In a legal paternity test, the sample collection process is done with Chain of Custody documentation, which vouches for identities of the persons contributing the samples. Thus, you can use the results of the test as evidence for or against a biological relationship in legal cases, such as inheritance claims, child support, and Social Security benefits.
The Chain of Custody requires that those to be tested go to a trained professional for DNA sample collection. We have a vast network of sample collection sites, and chances are, there’s one near their home or place of work. Just contact us, and we’ll try our best to schedule an appointment that is convenient for everyone involved.
The Chain of Custody process satisfies the following legal requirements:
- Samples are collected by a person not interested in the outcome of the test results. Usually your samples will be collected in a clinic or laboratory.
- The sample collector will positively identify everyone being tested by requesting a government-issued ID.
- The sample collector will also photograph and fingerprint everyone to complete the required records.
In a chain of custody test, proper identification must be presented for the minors, and the legal guardian must sign a consent form to allow testing on the minor child.
Please call us at 1-888-362-9814 to order our legal paternity test.
When we receive all samples in the laboratory, skilled DNA technicians will process the samples and use the industry’s most stringent and reliable DNA testing procedures to determine the paternity relationship. Courts often require laboratories performing DNA testing to be AABB-accredited. Read more about our laboratory to learn more.