The case of a father not knowing whether he is the parent of a child is ever more common these days, and it is fitting therefore that the onset of online paternity testing has smoothed the way to an affordable, quick and – most of all – private method of discovering the true parentage of the child.
Online paternity tests, a method of DNA testing, are available at a wide range of testers, and a web search will give you a good picture of the sheer number of different testers available for your use.
However, there are some things you should look for in order to make sure you are using a reliable and accurate online paternity tester, and the first is to look at the method of testing offered.
Look for a 16-marker test
You should look for a tester that uses a ’16 marker genetic test’ as this is the world renown standard DNA test, one that is said to guarantee almost 100% accuracy in its analysis. All respected online DNA testers will use this method, and supplying the DNA sample is a painless and simple process.
Using a large Q-tip, you simply swab a sample from the inside of the mouth, the cheek lining, and send it, with the relevant documentation, to the tester, who will then put it through a laboratory analysis to determine the result. Some suppliers will offer alternative methods of collecting DNA, should you desire, but the cheek swab method is the most popular thanks to the simplicity of use and its painless operation.
Basic testing around $100
Online DNA testing need not be expensive, and a basic online paternity test should cost you somewhere around $100. This will buy you the test, and the analysis that gives you a basic answer, but for those who wish to obtain documentation that makes the subject of parenthood a legally binding decision, this will be offered to you at extra cost – a worthwhile purchase should you need to carry things a little further.
There will be different delivery options on offer, too, with the majority of online paternity testers offering a guaranteed turnaround time of five working days. Some will provide it in three, and an overnight result is not unheard of should the customer wish to pay extra for the service.
Results available on your PC
Thanks to the service being online, you will be able to read your basic results on the screen of your home PC as soon as they are available, before receiving the guaranteeing documentation by carrier after the given time.
In some cases of online paternity tests and DNA tests the father may wish the mother to be tested, too, and any reputable firm – look for one governed by the industry body, the AABB – will offer this option by supplying a kit of swabs for three people, rather than the usual two. This is a good way to ensure peace of mind in the process, too.
Source: http://www.ArticlePros.com/author.php?Frank Wenger
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