Maryville Paternity Test Centers - Tennessee

Yes. Home DNA test kits are widely available online and in local retail stores. These private tests are done quickly and confidentially. They are an excellent resource to use if paternity is in question and a quick answer is needed. The results are mailed to you in five to seven days!

When the mother is not tested, the genetic markers are compared with the alleged father and child. If the markers show that the father's genes make up half of the genetic makeup of the child, he can be declared the father.

If no common markers are found between the father and child, he is excluded from being the child's biological father. The test results may take longer since the mother was not included, but the results can be determined.

You may need to check with your state and country laws to be sure about the legality of the results. Some European countries have passed laws that restrict this type of testing without the mother's consent.

Blood Vs Cheek Swab (buccal)

You can purchase a blood test or buccal (cheek swab) test to discretely do paternity testing. These tests are nearly pain free and you can get results in five to seven days. The only pain involved in this type of testing is the prick of the finger in the blood test. If this will be an issue for you or your child, consider the buccal or cheek swab test. It is pain free!

Private Home Test Vs. Legal Testing

The difference between private paternity testing and legal paternity testing is the required documentation for the test. A standard private test will test alleged father and child to see if they share similar markers in their DNA. The legal test will do the same, but it also requires proof of the identities of people involved in the test and an independent witness to the collection of the sample. Typically, the legal test will cost a few more dollars, but legally speaking it is worth the cost!

Doing the home paternity test means you can do it in the time frame that you decide is best for your family. Whether you have consent or not, you now have choices when it comes to determining the paternity of your child!