What is the difference between a paternity test that is done for curiosity versus legal purposes?
Results of a paternity test conducted for curiosity purposes are both accurate and reliable however, they lack a proper chain of custody which is required for results to be admissible in a court of law. To obtain a test result that will be admissible in a legal court you will need to correctly and carefully complete the chain of custody documentation included with the kit. This will requires that you arrange for a third, disinterested party to witness and supervise the specimen collection, packaging, and mailing.
Results of a paternity test conducted for curiosity purposes are both accurate and reliable however, they lack a proper chain of custody which is required for results to be admissible in a court of law. To obtain a test result that will be admissible in a legal court you will need to correctly and carefully complete the chain of custody documentation included with the kit. This will require that you arrange for a third, disinterested party to witness and supervise the specimen collection, packaging, and mailing. Standards established by the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) for paternity testing require the laboratory to accept samples those are collected by the third party who have no interest in the test out come. Will blood provide a more accurate result than saliva or hair? No. The DNA in your cheek cells or hair follicles is the same as DNA in your blood. There is no difference in the accuracy of the test using one sample overr another. Is sample collection painless? Yes.
