How do I Pay for DNA Test?
STORMWeb2017-03-21T15:22:16+00:00Payment can be made by Credit/Debit Card, Bankers Draft, Bank Transfer.
Is the DNA test confidential?
STORMWeb2017-03-21T15:17:39+00:00Confidentiality is the top priority for OQPS, all our dealing with clients are in complete confidence. You can rest assured that your personal information will not be distributed to any other parties.
Is Oral Swab testing any more accurate than Blood testing?
STORMWeb2017-03-21T15:12:04+00:00A persons DNA is individually unique, and is contained in every single cell in the human body. Oral swab testing works by collecting cheeks cell DNA. Blood DNA testing is conducted by examining DNA extracted from blood. The DNA taken from both sources is absolutely identical, because of this neither oral swab or blood testing [...]
How Old does a child have to be, to be DNA Tested?
STORMWeb2017-03-21T15:08:56+00:00You inherit your unique genetic profile at conception. A child no matter how old he or she is can be DNA tested at any time. If required you can undergo prenatal (hyperlink to Prenatal DNA testing) DNA testing between the 11th and 18th weeks of pregnancy, however this must be carried out under the supervision [...]
How is the DNA test done?
STORMWeb2017-03-21T15:03:14+00:00The test compares fragments of highly variable DNA, called Short Tandem Repeats (STR). Through a series of chemical reactions, DNA from each individual is extracted. Using the Polymerase Chain Reaction technique (PCR), fifteen STR markers from the different chromosomes of the individuals tested are copied. The products of PCR are separated and detected to obtain [...]