Paternity Testing
A paternity test determines whether a tested man is the biological father of a tested child. LABS TO GO conducts legal, informational and prenatal non-invasive paternity testing through DNA Diagnostics (DDC) at a cheaper rate. As a legal paternity test, it will stand up in court for custody disputes. Informational paternity tests are for your own personal knowledge and do not stand up in court, prenatal non-invasive paternity test determines the biological father while the mother is currently 9 weeks or more pregnant.
Legal paternity test results can be used for many things, including (but not limited to):
- Adoption
- Child Support
- Immigration
- Birth Certificates
- Court Orders
- Tax Forms
- Child Custody
- Estate Settlements
- Wills
A sample of the child’s DNA is compared to a sample of an alleged father’s DNA to determine paternity. Samples are taken from a cheek (buccal) swab, which has been proven to be as effective as a blood sample for this kind of testing. Buccal swabs are simple to collect, and are widely used in the majority of paternity tests today. Though not required, results are strongest when the mother also participates in the study. Results have been proven to be up to 100 times more accurate when all three are tested. Involvement from the mother also allows her access to the case, results and documentation. Paternity testing can be performed at either of our walk-in Virginia Beach locations on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., or through our mobile service at your home, hospital, court, jail or workplace. Additional fee for jail and court collections. Results are emailed within 3 to 5 business days from collection (excluding weekends and holidays). Results needed in 2 business days may be requested for an additional fee. A legal paternity test fee $340, informational paternity test fee $265 and prenatal non-invasive paternity fee $1600.
