Can paternity testing be done without the mother?
Performing a paternity test without the mother’s knowledge or if she is unavailable to participate in the testing process. Is not the most ideal situation but we do recognize there are circumstances that may require a mother not to be tested. Paternity testing without the mother is still a very accurate option. In fact, pretty much all DNA testing labs that provide this service have tested an alleged father and child together without the biological mother’s DNA sample being submitted for testing.
Can a DNA test be wrong if the mother is not tested?
A DNA test is wrong to our knowledge, has no bearing on if the mother is involved with a paternity test. Over the years, to our knowledge, we have not seen our partner DNA lab provide a wrong result. Instances, where a result can possibly turnout wrong, is if intentionally falsifying a sample. For example, if an alleged father asks his friend to take the paternity test in his place.
How long will it take for me to receive my result if the mother is not included in my test?
The turnaround time is the same if the mother is involved with your paternity test or not involved with the paternity testing process. Turnaround times for your result to be completed is 1 to 3 business days from the date in which the lab receives all DNA samples.
Can I perform a paternity test if the mother is the sole legal guardian?
If you are performing a non-legal peace of mind paternity test then yes, It is possible for you to perform a DNA paternity test with or without the mother’s involvement. Now, If you are performing a legal paternity test and the alleged father’s name is not on the birth certificate. Then the biological mother or legal guardian will have to be present to give consent for a child under the age of 18 years of old.
Probability of Paternity
When you receive your results. There are three possible conclusions.
1. An exclusion which means the alleged father is not the biological father
2. An inclusion which means the alleged father is the biological father
3. Or, inconclusive which means based on the evidence (DNA samples) submitted a conclusive result was not able to be determined.
When you receive your result by email and physical mail. A simplified description of the outcome of your result will be included for better comprehension of your test result.
Chain of Custody
When comes to legal paternity testing a chain of custody must be established in order for your DNA testing result to be accepted by immigration or by a family court judge. Chain custody is the order in which evidence is collected when dealing with legal matters such as child support, social security, and immigration. If you would like to order an at-home paternity test. Please buy your test kit online here today or, you can contact our office to purchase your test kit.
Conclusion:
Paternity testing without the mother is possible if you are performing a non-legal paternity test. If you would like to learn more visit our page about the home paternity testing process here.