DNA testing can identify whether or not a man is the biological father of a unborn child with 99% confidence from just 8 weeks into pregnancy. This non-invasive method uses a blood sample from the mother, and cheek swabs from the mother and alleged father. It is the safest way to determine fatherhood before a baby is born as it is not invasive, so there is no risk of miscarriage.
During pregnancy, one of the first things to develop is the placenta which connects the baby to it's mother. The placenta releases tiny amounts of the baby's DNA into the mother's bloodstream. This can be sequenced and compared to the DNA from the mother and father to establish paternity. As the baby's genetic profile is made up of half from its mother and half from its father, the alleged father's DNA must match half of the unborn baby's DNA.
The prenatal paternity DNA test establishes whether or not a man is the biological father of an unborn child. Paternity is excluded if the DNA test shows that a man is NOT the biological father.
Samples are processed in a UK ISO17025 Accredited lab for prenatal paternity testing. The FGIH has many years of experience in working with families doing paternity testing and counselling is available.
The test analyses fragments of the baby's DNA released from the placenta into the mother's blood using Next-Generation Sequencing. This advanced DNA profiling technology provides you with a highly accurate result to put your mind at rest. A DNA profile is constructed for each individual. The DNA profile of the unborn child is then compared with that of the mother and alleged father. If the markers of the unborn child do not match up with the markers of the alleged father, he is NOT the biological father. If the markers from the unborn child and alleged father match at all locations tested, then the probability of paternity is 99% or greater and this indicates that he is the biological father of the child. If they do not match he is excluded as the father.
All our prenatal paternity testing is performed in an ISO17025 Accredited UK Lab. Results are 100% accurate and reliable based on the samples received.
We send your sample collection kit containing everything you need for sampling the mother and alleged father. Kits are sent out the same day* in plain discreet packaging.
*If ordered before 4pm Monday to Friday
Follow the Instructions For Use. Take swabs and a blood sample from the pregnant mother, and swabs from the alleged father. Send all the samples and completed documentation back to the lab using the pre-paid Tracked 24 service.
DNA is obtained from all the samples and the sequenced to obtain DNA profiles from mother, father and baby. Your samples will be processed in confidence with quality driven laboratory procedures.
Receive your confidential report via secure email within 7 working days of all the samples arriving at the laboratory. Counselling available on request.
There are no grey areas with the Forensic Genomics Innovation Hub Paternity Reports. The result on your report will be either 0% or greater than 99%.
Your kit will include easy to follow Instructions For Use, a Sample Consent Form, and unique barcodes, along with the following items to collect your samples:
A) 4 x swabs
B) 2 x tubes
C) Postage prepaid return box
D) 2 x 10mL Blood Collection Tubes
E) 2 x Protective pouches
Do not remove the tops from the blood tubes. They contain a special clear liquid to stabilise the DNA in the blood sample.
Our non-invasive prenatal paternity test is completely safe for you and your baby. The test requires 2 x tubes of blood from the pregnant mother's arm, along with cheek swabs from the mother and alleged father. The tubes are provided in your test kit and these should be taken to a phlebotomist to safely draw the blood sample. The Forensic Genomics Innovation Hub has partnered with a national mobile phlebotomy group - Bloods & Beyond. Use their postcode finder to find your closest practitioner and their charge to take your blood. We also provide a list of other qualified phlebotomists below.
🩸 Find Your Mobile Phlebotomist: https://www.bloodsandbeyond.co.uk
As this test requires the services of a qualified practitioner a list of other phlebotomist services available nationally is provided here. They can collect the blood sample required for the paternity test. Whilst this list has been compiled for your benefit, we recommend you understand all information before booking/attending your appointment (such as relevant insurance, certifications, experience, and cost). For reference, the price for this service is usually between £30 to £100.
Test Eligibility Calculator - click here to see how many weeks pregnant you are. Remember that you need to be at least 8 weeks pregnant to do the test. Click on "Calculate Based On - Last Period".
With full genetic profile sequencing, you will get definitive results that leave no room for doubt.
More than 20 years’ experience in DNA profiling, sequencing, counselling and customer service.
All samples are processed in total confidence in a ISO17025 Accredited lab for prenatal paternity testing.
