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Parentage/Relationship/Immigration Testing

Test Number 176160
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Synonyms
  • DNA Analysis for Parentage Evaluation
  • Exclusion of Parentage
  • Genetic testing for parentage Evaluation
  • Grandparent Studies
  • Immigration Testing
  • Parentage Studies
  • Paternity Testing
  • Relationship testing
  • Sibling determination
  • STR Analysis

Test Details

Methodology

DNA analysis by polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Result Turnaround Time

2 - 14 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

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Use

Determine the chance of paternity or nonpaternity in cases of disputed paternity, establish blood relationship of potential immigrant, sibling determination, grandparent/child testing, other relationships

Special Instructions

Appointments and paternity kits are required. Specimens must be collected with chain-of-custody paperwork. Clinical account numbers cannot be used. To receive a collection kit, blood or buccal swab, set up account numbers, or for an appointment, call 800-742-3944 or email dna@labcorp.com. Immigration testing can be ordered by calling Labcorp DNA Immigration customer service at 877-370-1129 or emailing immigration@labcorp.com. Note that Labcorp is a laboratory accredited by AABB. For further information of DNA Immigration Testing or paternity and other relationship tests, visit dna.labcorp.com.

Limitations

Probability of parentage is provided for nonexcluded individuals, which is a probability, not a “yes” answer. Some tests may be inconclusive. Mutations, related alleged fathers, and other genetic limitations may affect the test.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Buccal swabs or whole blood; other samples such as amniotic fluid, cultured cells and tissue specimens, blood spot cards, bone, or hair with roots may be used.

Volume

Four (4) buccal swabs or 4 mL whole blood

Minimum Volume

Two (2) buccal swabs or 2 mL whole blood

Container

Buccal swab collection kit (four swabs) or lavender-top (EDTA) whole blood kit. Email dna@labcorp.com or call 800-742-3944 for kit.

Collection Instructions

Follow collection kit instructions.

Storage Instructions

Maintain specimen at room temperature and keep dry.

Causes for Rejection

Inadequate labeling; improperly filled-out client authorization/chain-of-custody form; insufficient amount of DNA on buccal swabs

References

Brooks MA. Paternity testing. In Harmening D, ed. Modern Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa:FA Davis Co;1989:379-389.
Bryant NJ. Paternity testing: Current status and review. Transfus Med Rev. 1988 Mar;2(1):29-39.2908780
Guidelines for reporting estimates of probability of paternity. Council on Scientific Affairs. JAMA. 1985 Jun 14;253(22):3298.3999317

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