Prenatal DNA Paternity Test (testing before birth by Amniocentesis or CVS)
Our prenatal paternity testing services are designed to help you conclusively determine the paternity of your unborn child. A prenatal paternity test is performed using a prenatal sample from the child which is collected using either one of the following two procedures:
- Amniocentesis - Testing amniotic fluid which is collected by your obstetrician after the 12th week of pregnancy.
- Chorionic Villus Sample (CVS) - Testing CVS collected by your obstetrician between the 10th and 12th week of pregnancy.
How is an amniotic fluid specimen collected?
Between your 12th and 21st week of pregnancy, your obstetrician can collect a prenatal sample for you using a procedure called amniocentesis. Amniocentesis involves inserting a needle into the amniotic sac which surrounds the unborn child to withdraw a small amount of fluid. This fluid is called amniotic fluid and contains cells from your unborn child. This fluid can be sent directly to our laboratory for DNA paternity testing. The results of the test will conclusively determine paternity and can also provide additional information, such as the sex of your child.
How is a chorionic villus sample collected?
Between your 10th and 12th week of pregnancy, your obstetrician can collect a prenatal sample for you using a procedure called Chorionic Villus Sampling. Chorionic Villus Sampling involves inserting a tube into the cervix and aspirating a small amount of tissue. This tissue can be sent to our laboratory for DNA paternity testing.
Benefits of our prenatal DNA paternity testing services:
- Early detection, 10 - 12 weeks for CVS, and 12 - 21 weeks for Amniocentesis
- Affordable pricing
- Results in just 7 to 9 business days
- Assistance in finding a physician in your area
Use our calculator below to determine relevant dates:
Date of your last menstrual period:
Date of conception:
Starting your prenatal DNA paternity test:
- Begin by calling us toll-free at 1-866-708-2128. If you already have an obstetrician who is willing to collect the prenatal sample for you, we will send the prenatal specimen collection kit directly to you by courier so that you can bring the kit with you to your specimen collection appointment. If you do not already have an obstetrician who is able to collect the sample for you, you will need to contact your obstetrician to make arrangements for an amniocentesis or CVS procedure. You can click here to download information which you can bring to your physician regarding sample requirements. If you cannot find an obstetrician in your area, contact our laboratory and we may be able to help you find one in your area. You will be responsible for paying the obstetrician directly for any fees associated with collecting the prenatal sample.
- Once we receive your order, our laboratory will immediately ship the prenatal sample collection kit to you so that you must bring with you to your sample collection appointment. The kit contains everything that your obstetrician requires to collect the prenatal sample for you. If a legal test is required, we will also contact you to arrange an appointment for sample collection for the alleged father. If the test is for personal knowledge, we will provide you with home collection kit for the alleged father. After your obstetrician collects the prenatal sample, send the samples directly to our laboratory for testing.
- Results are available 7 to 9 business days from the date that we receive the samples in our laboratory. Results will conclusively determine paternity. The test will also determine the sex of the child. Formal results documents will be sent to you by mail or Email. You may also call our laboratory at any time to check on the progress of your test or to obtain preliminary results using your password and file number.