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No. In most cases, anyone can have a DNA test performed.
This will contain special cheek swabs known as “buccal swabs.” You take the swab and rub it gently inside your cheek to collect the sample, just as you may have seen on television. Afterward, you’ll place the swab in a special envelope included in the kit, which also contains return packaging.
No. In fact, new noninvasive technology allows us to test a baby’s DNA even before he or she is born. We can also test newborns using umbilical cord blood. The preferred method of testing is from a cheek swab, and that can be done as soon as the baby is born. It’s quick and painless to the infant.
A prenatal test can be done anytime after the end of the 8th week of pregnancy.
Yes, we respect your privacy, and all test results are kept confidential.
The Prenatal test possesses a very little risk to the mother and the child. The risks associated with this test is same as that of a standard blood test.
We understand that you have a busy life, which is why we’ve made scheduling a DNA & Drug test at our Cummings DNA simple and fast. If you need a specific date and time, it’s best to schedule in advance. To make an appointment please click on the "Book an Appointment" button on the Serivice page or give us a call if special times and dates are needed.
The mother only needs to be present at a paternity test if the man being tested is not legally considered the father of the child. If the man is legally recognized as the father, the mother does not need to give permission or be present for the paternity test. In situations where neither parent is available, a legal guardian can bring the child for the test.
