Doubts regarding who the father of your baby is can be extremely challenging to navigate. Thankfully, you can get the answers you need before the baby is born with a non-invasive prenatal paternity (NIPP) test.
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Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Testing Explained
DNA Diagnostic Center (DDC) offers the Certainty™ Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity test, a highly-accurate paternity test that can determine an unborn child’s biological father as early as 7 weeks gestation.
How Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity (NIPP) Testing Works
This advanced DNA test requires only a blood sample from the mother (collected at one of 5000+ clinic locations) and a simple cheek swab from the possible father. The clinic will send the mother’s blood sample to the DDC lab, where the free-floating fetal DNA cells will be extracted and analyzed. From there, our expert technicians will compare the baby’s DNA to the DNA of the potential father(s) to determine if a match exists.
AABB-Accredited Results
DDC’s Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Test is the only paternity test of its kind accredited by the AABB. AABB is the global leader in standards development, accreditation, and implementation of quality systems in transfusion medicine and cellular therapies. AABB has an unwavering focus on donor and patient safety through its accreditation process.
Only DDC maintains such strict standards of accountability for prenatal DNA paternity testing, including analysis, PhD review, and documentation. This is the first AABB-accredited NIPP test and we’re the only lab to offer it.
NIPP Testing is Safe For Both Mom and Baby
Prior to our NIPP test, the only options for determining paternity while pregnant were amniocentesis and CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling). These tests are invasive and have the potential to cause miscarriage. Because of their invasive nature, most doctors do not offer these tests anymore for determining paternity alone.
Fortunately, advances in DNA technology have brought about Certainty™, a completely safe, non-invasive prenatal paternity test that provides paternity answers earlier than ever.
How It Works: Getting the Certainty™ Paternity Test While Pregnant
We make it easy by managing the entire process for you with flexible options to meet your needs. Follow our step-by-step instructions below to get started with your Certainty™ Paternity Test:
Inheritance Rights
Sometimes, as in the case of the late singer Prince, there are situations where inheritance rights are in dispute. The alleged heir may be known or unknown, a minor or an adult, and the rights may or may not be in dispute.
Whatever the case, a legal DNA paternity test (or maternity test, if the mother is deceased) can quickly and efficiently put any doubts to rest, ensure that the right people receive what is rightfully theirs, and make certain that everyone involved is treated fairly. And by doing a legal test, the results are court-admissible, should the situation require it.
- Call our prenatal paternity specialists for a free no-obligation consultation
- They will help you locate your nearest testing facility and schedule an appointment for the mother and possible father. Separate appointments can be arranged, if desired.
- At the clinic, the mother’s blood is drawn and the possible father’s DNA is collected via cheek swab.
- Our specialized lab isolates the baby’s DNA from the mother’s and a DNA profile for the unborn child is obtained.
- DNA from the baby is contained in the mother’s blood stream.
- That DNA profile is then compared with both the father’s and the mother’s, and a probability of paternity is established.
- Once testing is complete, typically within 3-5 days, we will send you an email.
- Just log in to our secure website to view your results. The baby’s gender can be reported also, if you wish.
The Benefits of Paternity Testing While Pregnant
Some of the benefits of non-invasive prenatal paternity (NIPP) testing include eliminating the stress of not knowing who the father is, making sure the right person is there to support you through your pregnancy and delivery, and being able to begin legal arrangements, including child support and custody.
Quick Facts about the Certainty™ Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Test
- The mother must be at least 7 weeks pregnant.
- The Certainty™ Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity test is endorsed by the American Pregnancy Association.
- A paternity test while pregnant is not an option for a woman carrying multiple fetuses (twins or triplets) because current technology does not permit the isolation of multiple babies’ DNA profiles.
- The medical facility that collected samples works directly with the DDC lab to get the samples processed and analyzed. Results are generally returned in about one week (7 business days, with faster results available for an additional fee).
- The results of your Certainty™ Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity test can be used in court or for legal matters, since DNA collection was witnessed.
Frequently Asked Questions about NIPP Testing
Some frequently asked questions about NIPP testing include:
Can you get a paternity test while pregnant?
Yes, you can get a paternity DNA test while pregnant with the safe and patented Certainty™ Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity test from DDC. With DDC’s NIPP test, you can determine the paternity of your unborn baby as early as 7 weeks into your pregnancy.
What does “non-invasive” mean?
Non-invasive means there’s no need to disrupt the baby’s safe environment to conduct a paternity test. Instead, we only collect a blood sample from the mother’s arm and a cheek-swab sample from the father.
Will a previous pregnancy affect the outcome of a test?
No, a previous pregnancy will not affect the outcome of a non-invasive prenatal paternity test.
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About DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC)
DNA Diagnostics Center is a world leader in paternity testing, performing more private paternity tests than any other company. Our state-of-the-art lab in Fairfield, Ohio is the most highly-accredited and respected paternity-testing lab, having partnerships with government agencies, healthcare professionals, and major media outlets. The proprietary Certainty™ Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity test offered exclusively through DDC has been validated and published in medical journals, so you can trust your results.
sorry must ask again. it does not affect me but still wants the confirmation because I live in a fear at the time. Do I understand correctly you would see during the test process when it comes to several fetuses?
Thank you . I just wanted to know this for my inner peace. then would the lab notice this at any rate during the testing process when it comes to multiple fetuses? Thank you for your help and a good time.
The test itself doesn’t determine if there are multiple fetuses. We rely on potential customers to tell us if they are multiple fetuses. If they do the test very early and don’t know they are carrying twins, we can still issue completely accurate paternity results. What I should have said in my earlier comment is that we cannot determine if multiple fetuses have different fathers.
Habe es nicht ganz verstanden sorry . Wenn man die 99.9 % ca in 20. Woche bekommt dann kann es sich nicht um mehrere Föten handeln ? Mir geht es nur um mehrer föten nicht ob von unterschiedlichen väter .
Der Test wäre genau, sogar für mehrere Föten. Denn die gesamte freischwebende DNA beider Babys würde immer noch mit der DNA des biologischen Vaters übereinstimmen.
Vielen Dank .
Somit kann der Test in der 20. Woche auch genau aussagen ob die DNA mit dem vater übereinstimmt oder nicht auch bei 2 Föten sofern nur 1 vater in frage kommt und nicht mehrere väter ?
Habe ich das so richtig verstanden ?
I am in Ghana. How will you help conduct a non-invasive prenatal DNA test?
Hi, Giovanni. For testing in Ghana, visit the following page and scroll to the bottom for direct contact information: https://tests.dnacenter.com/ghana/
Die Wahrscheinlichkeit, dass Zwillinge verschiedene Väter haben, ist infinitesimal klein, also ja.
Es tut mir leid habe teils probleme mit dem übersetzen .
Möchte sie nachher nicht noch länger aufhalten .
Nur Noch kurz auch bei zwillingen kann der Test ein genaues Ergebinis ergeben ? Es kommt nur 1 mann in frage
many thanks for the answers which calm me down, something last I would like to know. What does it look like if you do not know if you expect twins and do the non-invasive prenatal V.Test? do you get a false result with twins or does it simply result in no 0% and no 99.9%?
Is> 99.9 the highest score in non-invasive prenatal paternity testing? or are there even higher results? I just want to be sure that I can be reassured. This is a clear confirmation for the paternity, do I see this correctly?
Yes, this is absolute confirmation of paternity. It can never be 100%, since this would require testing every man in the world with the same ethnic background.
I have the last question. our result was> 99.9 at the non-invasive prenatal paternity test. we made the DDC with them in the 20th week. Can I fully rely on the result now, do we have to count or still have to test after birth for definitive confirmation? Thanks for the answer
With such a strong probability of paternity, you don’t need to test after the baby’s born. All the best with your little one!
Vielen Dank für die Antwort .
Dann darf ich es so verstehen die Resultate sind voll verlässlich und absolut korrekt ??
Ja sicher. Wir haben alle Arten von Sicherheitsvorkehrungen getroffen, um eine sorgfältige Handhabung, korrekte Testprozesse und genaue Ergebnisse sicherzustellen.
Hello
Wie ist es beim nicht invasiven vorgeburtliche Vaterschaftstest kann man da zweifelslos aufs Resultat zählen ohne sich unsicher zu fühlen ? ?
Können bei dem Test Fehler passieren ?
Hello
Sorry der Text war nicht vollständig .
Beim nicht invasiven Vorgeburtlichen Vaterschaftstest kann zweifelslos aufs Resultat zählen ohne sich unsicher zu fühlen ??
Können bei dem Test Fehler passieren (fehlresultate ) ?
Hallo! Ich kann nicht für andere Labore sprechen, aber unsere ist absolut korrekt und wir stehen hinter unseren Ergebnissen.
how much does it cost to get DDC test and does insurance pay for it
Hi, Latisha. Insurance does not cover these types of tests. Pricing depends on the type of test you want to do. Please contact one of our specialists at 800-681-7162, M-F from 8 am to 8 pm Eastern.
Was wondering, are you guys avle to test other items other than a swab, such as a condom or toothbrush?
Hi, Chris. For a postnatal paternity test, it is possible to extract DNA from other items, such a a toothbrush, but we don’t recommend it. There is an additional non-refundable fee of $150 to determine if the sample submitted will even work for testing, with no guarantee that we’ll be able to use that sample. The only type of sample we accept for prenatal paternity testing is a cheek swab. For more information or to determine how to best test for your particular situation, give us a call at 800-681-7162.
I find myself worrying about my result from the non invasive paternity test. Can I count on these results?!
Hi, Sara. Yes, you can. Ours is the only test that’s been validated and published and our lab processes are second to none.
Thank you for the reply! The reassurance makes such a difference!
Of course, and you’re very welcome. Wishing you all the best with your pregnancy and new little one!
Hi I’m 4 weeks pregnant and I had sex with my daughter father with a condom & I had sex 2 days later with my bf without a condom. I wanted to know if I can swab my daughter cheek and use any other DNA from my bf besides a cheek swab to see who is the father of my unborn baby? Please get back with me
Hi, Crystal! You must be at least 8 weeks pregnant to do a noninvasive prenatal paternity test. As for obtaining a DNA sample from the possible father, using a cheek swab guarantees there will be enough DNA to extract in order to conduct the test. Using a DNA sample from any other source is not an option. If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to us directly at 800-681-7162.