How To Read A Paternity Test?
How to read a DNA Test result?
Reading a paternity test results can be a very very hard thing to do especially, if you don’t understand what the numbers on the result actually means. Today, we’re going to delve in a little bit on what exactly a paternity test is in a bit more detail.
In the video below, Dr. Courtney Harrington breakdown The specifics of the numbers on the paternity test result. This way, you will have a better understanding of what a paternity test is and, How to read the actual results to alleviate some of the confusion you may have if you have a paternity test.
What is an allele?
An allele is one of a pair of genes that appear at a particular location on a particular chromosome and control the same characteristic, such as blood type or colorblindness. Alleles are also called allelomorphs. Your blood type is determined by the alleles you inherited from your parents. See definition here.
What is Short Tandem Repeats or STR?
STR analysis refers to ‘short tandem repeat.’ This type of DNA analysis works to examine individual areas in DNA. The differences for certain DNA regions in one person versus another can allow for distinguishing between individuals. Despite the fact that humans share the overwhelming majority of the same DNA, the tiny fraction of a percent that varies can be exploited to create a profile of the individual. Read more about STR analysis here.
What is an average turnaround time for paternity test results?
The average turnaround time for results is 1 to 3 business days. Our company also offers next-day results If necessary. Please contact our office today if you are in need of accurate and affordable paternity testing at 877-680-5800.