General Questions FAQ
A paternity test is a scientific test that compares the DNA of a child, mother, and alleged father to determine the likelihood of whether the man is or is not the biological father of a child. It is possible to test only the child and alleged father, but it is preferred to also test the mother when possible.
A doctor’s order is not required.
The lab is a fully accredited laboratory. Thus, results of our legal DNA paternity test may be used in any legal matter and may be accepted in a court of law, if the chain-of-custody form was completed in accordance with our strict chain-of-custody guidelines. The results of a non-legal test are not intended for use in legal matters and cannot be used in the court of law.
The results usually provide a probability of paternity of 99.99% or greater.
In most cases, the results of a standard DNA paternity test take 3–5 business days once all samples are received in our DNA testing laboratory.
DNA paternity testing is considered a non-medical test and is not covered by health insurance plans.
The test fees include the specimen collection(s) when samples are collected at one of our collection site. There is no collection fee.
No. Age and drug consumption do not affect the results.
If all parties involved in the testing agree to participate voluntarily, neither an attorney nor court order is required.
Elite has been a leader in the genetic testing field. Our results come with the guarantee of quality and are delivered with speed, convenience and most importantly, accuracy. Our results routinely provide a probability of paternity of 99.99% or greater. Whether you just need to know or will need results that can be used in a legal matter, Elite should be your first step in this journey.
The DNA markers that are tested for relationship testing are not known to provide any information on any specific physical or medical condition that might affect your health care insurance.
If two related men are possible fathers of a child, it is recommended to test both possible fathers. If this is not possible, it is important to alert the laboratory that there are other possible fathers who are related to the tested alleged father.
It is possible to conduct a DNA paternity test without a sample from the child’s biological mother; however, it is preferred that the mother also provide a sample.
A doctor’s order is not generally required.
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