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Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a chemical substance found in the nucleus of cells. Its function is to make copies of itself so that dividing cells can pass on the same information. DNA stores information that is needed for passing down faithfully our genetic attributes from one generation to the other hence it is also known [...]

Samples are taken from the child, mother and father using a paternity test kit and are sent to our laboratory. DNA from each individual sample is extracted. Specific regions of the DNA are copied using the Polymerase Chain Reaction technique (PCR). The product of the PCR is separated and detected to obtain a DNA profile. [...]

From the time we receive your samples in our laboratory, we will process them as quickly as possible. You should expect to receive your DNA results in 3-5 days for standard paternity tests.

We do offer an express service, which will have your results returned to you within 24-48 hours of us receiving the samples. Will you give the results to anyone besides the person who orders the test? No, we pride ourselves on our confidentiality and will never give your test results to anyone other than the [...]

All DNA tests in Ireland are conducted outside the state. Based in the United Kingdom our partner laboratory employees a team of fully qualified scientists and meets the requirements of ISO 17025 for paternity testing.

All DNA tests in Ireland are conducted outside the state. Based in the United Kingdom our partner laboratory employees a team of fully qualified scientists and meets the requirements of ISO 17025 for paternity testing.

The test is very simple. It will involve following: - Collecting cheek cells from your mouth using the cotton swabs. - Sending the Paternity Test kit back to the laboratory for processing. - Generating and sending to you a report after the test is completed.

The Home Paternity Test Kit contains: Step by Step instructions on how to carry out DNA test. DNA Test Kit to include Consent Form, Swabs for Alleged Father (Blue), Mother (Pink) and Child (Yellow). Pre-paid Registered Padded Envelope Checklist Terms & Conditions

DNA Test Results: The test will either exclude a putative father as the biological father or it will include a putative father as the true biological father. A statistical analysis will be provided to support this claim if the alleged father is included.