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Can the test be performed without the mother?
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Yes.
In many situations, the mother does not want to be tested or is not
available for testing. In such situations, the test can be completed
by testing only the child and the alleged father. There is no difference
in the accuracy of the test if the mother is not tested.
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Is blood collection required?
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No.
Using the latest technology, a buccal cell sample taken from the mouth
is now the newest and recommended method for sample collection. A
buccal cell sample can be collected quickly, painlessly and discreetly
using the Genetrack Private Testing Kit. A person’s DNA is the same
in every cell of the body, regardless of whether it is a blood cell
or buccal cell. The results obtained from buccal cells are 100% accurate
and buccal cell collection is the method of choice for both private
and legal cases.
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How
are samples collected?
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Samples
for testing are collected quickly and painlessly from the mouth using
the Genetrack Test Kit. Click
here to read the sample collection instructions.
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The
mother, child, and alleged father live in different cities. Can I
order a DNA paternity test if the different parties to be tested are
not together?
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Yes,
a DNA paternity test can be easily conducted even if the different
parties to be tested are in different cities or even in different
countries. Each DNA paternity testing kit is assigned a unique identification
number. If the different parties live in different cities or different
countries, DNA paternity testing kits with the unique case number
will be sent directly to each party. After collection, each individual
can separately send the specimens directly to the DNA laboratory.
The DNA specimens will be correctly matched at the DNA laboratory
for each case using the unique case number.
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Can
I order a DNA paternity test kit if I live outside of Hong Kong or
China?
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Yes,
the Genetrack DNA Sample Collection Kit can be sent to any country
worldwide.
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How old does the child have to be?
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The
SwabTest DNA Paternity testing kit can be used for patients at any
age. Even newborns could be tested quickly and painlessly using the
SwabTest DNA paternity testing kit. DNA testing can even be performed
before the child is born. Click
here for prenatal testing instructions.
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What
is the difference between a DNA paternity test which guarantees 99%
for paternity inclusions / 100% for paternity exclusions, and a paternity
test which guarantees 99.9% for paternity inclusions / 100% for paternity
exclusions?
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Paternity
tests which guarantee 99.9% for paternity inclusions are at least
10 times more powerful than paternity tests which guarantee only 99%.
Paternity tests which guarantee 99.999% are considered premium paternity
tests and are 1000 times more powerful than those which offer 99%.
Genetrack guarantees 99.999% or greater for inclusions and 100% for
exclusions.
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How
long does it take for results?
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Our laboratory begins testing right away when we receive the samples. The test is completed in 3 to 5 days and results are available immediately.
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Is the kit easy to use? |
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Yes. The collection kit comes complete with all of the necessary materials and instructions for safe and painless buccal cell collection. The collection should take less than 5 minutes per person and is completely safe and painless.
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What is the difference between the legal and the private test? |
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There
is no difference in the testing technique or the accuracy between
the legal and private test. The only difference is that with the legal
test, you will need to attend an appointment so that we can identify
you and collect your fingerprints and photographs (Click
here for legal testing instructions). With the discreet private
test, you do not need to provide photographs and fingerprints. Using
the Genetrack DNA Collection kit, you can collect the samples anywhere,
anytime.
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Can the results from the Home DNA Test be used in court? |
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If you will be using the results in court, you will have to attend an appointment at one of our facilities for chain-of-custody specimen collection (for witnessing and proper identification procedures). The samples for the home test are collected discretely by the patients in the privacy of their own home. Because the collection is not witnessed by our staff and the patients are not properly identified by our staff, the results are for personal knowledge only.
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What other types of samples can be tested, other than buccal cells? |
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If a
buccal cell sample cannot be taken because the individual is unavailable,
DNA testing can be performed on a wide range of forensic samples.
Examples of samples which can be tested include: dried blood stains,
saliva stains, hair, bone, licked stamps, razor shavings, etc. Click
here for forensic testing instructions.
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Do you charge for telephone consultation? |
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No,
there is no charge for telephone consultations. You are welcome to
contact our laboratory at any time by E-mail
for scientific or technical advice or to obtain test results.
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How long can I keep the kit before using it? |
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Once you receive the testing kit, it can be stored safely at room temperature for up to 5 years.
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How long can I store the samples after collection before shipping it back? |
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We recommend that you send the samples back to our laboratory for testing as soon as possible after sample collection. However, the samples are stable at room temperature for up to three months after sample collection and you may send the samples back anytime within three months of sample collection.
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What
if I have more questions? |
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You
may enter your questions on the
feedback form. Our staff will reply in one
working day.
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