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Home Maternity DNA Testing Kit
Detailed Description
Our Maternity DNA Testing Kit is fast, simple and easy to use. Just collect a blood or cheeck cell sample from both the alleged mother and child (including the father is highly recommended) and send them to our lab via the provided prepaid mailer. Results are fast, reliable and accurate. We provide them in the form of a notorized report so your privacy is maintained. Related Information
When the maternity of a child is in question, TestCountry's maternity test can provide the definitive answers a family needs.Maternity testing is useful in a number of different situations, including:
*When an adopted child and an adoptive mother are reunited after years of separation and would like to confirm their biological relationship *When a mother who conceived a child through in vitro fertilisation would like to confirm that the proper embryo was implanted into her uterus *When a family or hospital staff person fears that baby switching has mistakenly occurred in the hospital nursery.
TestCountry's maternity tests are Our maternity tests are fast, accurateand painless.
Our service is speedy and confidential, results are available in just 5 business days.
We have a DNA test to help you find out the truth, regardless of your situation. Our maternity test allows you the flexibility of collecting your own DNA samples at a place and time that you choose. We will provide you an easy-to-use DNA collection kit that contains everything you need to collect DNA samples, including simple instructions and a pre-paid return envelope to send samples back to our laboratory. DNA samples can be taken from just the alleged mother and child, but may also include the father
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Instructions
Collection Methods: Buccal Swab:
Buccal is the "Cheek Swab" Test. A buccal swab is soft and resembles a large Q-Tip. It is used to collect a sample of cheek cells by simply rubbing the inside of the cheeks. It is as accurate as blood, as the DNA is the same. A person should, however, abstain from drinking coffee for a few hours before taking a sample, and smokers should rinse and brush their cheeks with a toothbrush before swabbing.
How to collect buccal swab:
The inside of the cheek of each person being tested is gently wiped with a soft sterile swab. Swabbing a cheek is a safe, easy way to collect the sample. Each sample is then sealed in its own envelope, labeled for identification purposes and sent to our lab for processing.
Except for infants and very young children, each person collects his or her own samples; the collection process is simple. Buccal sampling takes about 45 minutes for 3 people, with an additional 60-90 minutes for the swabs to dry.
Blood Collection:
If you're considering the blood option, it is quite important that you contact your physician for the collection of blood samples for children under 8 years of age. We offer this option because it is much faster and easier for you to collect. The procedure involves a small lancet that is used to lightly pierce a finger (most don't even feel it). A small drop of blood is then transferred to a collection card - that's it.
DNA & Genetics
DNA & Paternity
