DNA Testing Father and Child Only
Father and child DNA testing without the mother
DNA testing between an alleged biological father and child can be performed accurately without the mother. It is recommended, if the mother is available that she participates in the paternity testing process.
IDTO’s partner laboratory will compare both father and child’s genetic markers and provide a conclusion to determine if the father is the biological father or not. Paternity testing without the mother can be performed for both legal DNA tests and At-home DNA Tests
Requirements for legal paternity testing without the mother
Unmarried fathers
Legal paternity testing can only be performed if the alleged biological father’s name is on the child’s birth certificate. Unmarried fathers whose name is not on the child’s birth certificate will have to get consent from the mother or legal guardian.
Married Fathers
Married men can perform a legal paternity test if the mother is unavailable to be tested.
Testing Accuracy
The accuracy of the paternity testing process is very accurate. The probability of paternity is 99.99% and higher and an exclusion are “0”.
Requirements for At-Home DNA testing without the mother
At Home paternity test kits do not require a chain of custody be established. Therefore a home DNA paternity test can be performed discreetly.
It is important to remember the results cannot be used for any legal purpose and are for peace of mind reasons only.
In conclusion, DNA testing between a father and child can accurately determine paternity without needing the mother’s DNA. While testing with the mother is recommended when possible, it is not required.
Conclusion
Our partner laboratory is able to compare the genetic markers between the father and child to conclusively establish biological relationships. This applies to both legal paternity tests and convenient at-home testing options.
In summary, DNA testing delivers clear, accurate answers on paternity with just a father and child’s samples. Contact our office today at 877-680-5800 and allow one our DNA consultants to help you get started.
