Description
Legal Maternity DNA Testing Kit
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To be court-admissible, paternity tests must be backed by proof of the identities of the test participants and a chain of custody of the samples collected (provided by a witness). We now offer a court-admissible version of our Home Test Kit for a small additional charge; this test qualifies as an American Association of Blood Banks AABB accredited test.If you think that you may need to use the results of a test in court proceedings, then you should choose this home kit option.
This test requires that a witness oversee sample collection and handling. Full instructions and example documents are included with the kit. The results will be admissible in court (see Disclaimer below) if the instructions below are followed exactly.
*One (1) unrelated, disinterested witness is required. * The unrelated witness takes or observes the sample collection,in accordance with the instructions provided with the home test kit. *Witness and Sample Providers must complete and sign the required paperwork as indicated on the included examples. *Test participants must provide positive identification *Test Participants (or legal guardian in the case of a minor or legally incompetent adult) and witness must sign and date copies of positive identification, or original photograph. * The witness must package and seal completed test kit into the envelope provided. * The witness must send the sealed envelope, via 2nd Day Courier or better, to TestCountry.
Notes:
Acceptable proof of positive identification includes one of the following (signed and dated):*Recent photograph, Polaroid or other that clearly identifies the individual *Clearly legible, color copy of a Military ID *Clearly legible, color copy of a State Drivers License *Clearly legible, color copy of a State or Federal ID
In addition, a copy of a birth announcement or certificate is required for children who are less than three (3) years old at time of testing.
Disclaimer: Due to differences among courts and state laws, we cannot guarantee that a judge will accept the results of this home test as qualified evidence. However, if you complete the home test following all instructions exactly, and the witness is available to testify in court as to the administration of the test, the results should be admissible in a court of law. If you are unsure of the admissibility of this home test we suggest that you ask your attorney. transferred to a collection card - that's it.
Buccal Swab:
Buccal is the "Cheek Swab" Test. A buccal swab is soft and resembles a large Q-Tip. It is used to collect a sample of cheek cells by simply rubbing the inside of the cheeks. It is as accurate as blood, as the DNA is the same. A person should, however, abstain from drinking coffee for a few hours before taking a sample, and smokers should rinse and brush their cheeks with a toothbrush before swabbing.
How to collect buccal swab:
The inside of the cheek of each person being tested is gently wiped with a soft sterile swab. Swabbing a cheek is a safe, easy way to collect the sample. Each sample is then sealed in its own envelope, labeled for identification purposes and sent to our lab for processing.
Except for infants and very young children, each person collects his or her own samples; the collection process is simple. Buccal sampling takes about 45 minutes for 3 people, with an additional 60-90 minutes for the swabs to dry.
Blood Collection:
If you're considering the blood option, it is quite important that you contact your physician for the collection of blood samples for children under 8 years of age. We offer this option because it is much faster and easier for you to collect. The procedure involves a small lancet that is used to lightly pierce a finger (most don't even feel it). A small drop of blood is then transferred to a collection card - that's it.
What does DNA mean? What is DNA? Does the paternity test have to be done in a laboratory? Are your paternity tests dependable? How does the paternity test work? What is the meaning of a court-admissible paternity test? What collection methods for my paternity test are available? How can I get my paternity test results? Are my paternity test results confidential? How do you ensure that paternity tests are performed correctly? What is the difference between an AABB (American Association of Blood Banks) accredited laboratory tests and a non-accredited laboratory tests?
Is there an age limit for the DNA test? Do DNA test samples have to be collected at the same time? What is a buccal swab collection, what is blood collection? When will the laboratory test results be available? Can my home test results be used in court? Are results from the Home Test Kit admissible in court? Is the legally-binding home test different from the informational home test? How accurate are the paternity test results? What standards are used to ensure paternity tests are performed correctly? What is the difference between an AABB accredited paternity test and an unaccredited paternity test? What age can DNA testing be done? What about blood testing for DNA tests? Must all the blood samples be collected at the same time?
Detailed Description
Our Legal Maternity DNA Testing Kit is fast, simple and easy to use. Just collect a blood or cheeck cell sample from both the alleged mother and child (including the father is highly recommended) and send them to our lab via the provided prepaid mailer. Results are fast, reliable and accurate. We provide them in the form of a notorized report so your privacy is maintained.
Related Information
Court-Admissible Maternity DNA Test Kit: To be court-admissible, paternity tests must be backed by proof of the identities of the test participants and a chain of custody of the samples collected (provided by a witness). We now offer a court-admissible version of our Home Test Kit for a small additional charge; this test qualifies as an American Association of Blood Banks AABB accredited test.If you think that you may need to use the results of a test in court proceedings, then you should choose this home kit option.
This test requires that a witness oversee sample collection and handling. Full instructions and example documents are included with the kit. The results will be admissible in court (see Disclaimer below) if the instructions below are followed exactly.
*One (1) unrelated, disinterested witness is required. * The unrelated witness takes or observes the sample collection,in accordance with the instructions provided with the home test kit. *Witness and Sample Providers must complete and sign the required paperwork as indicated on the included examples. *Test participants must provide positive identification *Test Participants (or legal guardian in the case of a minor or legally incompetent adult) and witness must sign and date copies of positive identification, or original photograph. * The witness must package and seal completed test kit into the envelope provided. * The witness must send the sealed envelope, via 2nd Day Courier or better, to TestCountry.
Notes:
Acceptable proof of positive identification includes one of the following (signed and dated):*Recent photograph, Polaroid or other that clearly identifies the individual *Clearly legible, color copy of a Military ID *Clearly legible, color copy of a State Drivers License *Clearly legible, color copy of a State or Federal ID
In addition, a copy of a birth announcement or certificate is required for children who are less than three (3) years old at time of testing.
Disclaimer: Due to differences among courts and state laws, we cannot guarantee that a judge will accept the results of this home test as qualified evidence. However, if you complete the home test following all instructions exactly, and the witness is available to testify in court as to the administration of the test, the results should be admissible in a court of law. If you are unsure of the admissibility of this home test we suggest that you ask your attorney. transferred to a collection card - that's it.
Warnings
- This test is for the alleged parent and child ONLY; if you wish to test a third person please view our 3 person DNA test.
Instructions
Collection Methods: Buccal Swab:
Buccal is the "Cheek Swab" Test. A buccal swab is soft and resembles a large Q-Tip. It is used to collect a sample of cheek cells by simply rubbing the inside of the cheeks. It is as accurate as blood, as the DNA is the same. A person should, however, abstain from drinking coffee for a few hours before taking a sample, and smokers should rinse and brush their cheeks with a toothbrush before swabbing.
How to collect buccal swab:
The inside of the cheek of each person being tested is gently wiped with a soft sterile swab. Swabbing a cheek is a safe, easy way to collect the sample. Each sample is then sealed in its own envelope, labeled for identification purposes and sent to our lab for processing.
Except for infants and very young children, each person collects his or her own samples; the collection process is simple. Buccal sampling takes about 45 minutes for 3 people, with an additional 60-90 minutes for the swabs to dry.
Blood Collection:
If you're considering the blood option, it is quite important that you contact your physician for the collection of blood samples for children under 8 years of age. We offer this option because it is much faster and easier for you to collect. The procedure involves a small lancet that is used to lightly pierce a finger (most don't even feel it). A small drop of blood is then transferred to a collection card - that's it.
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