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.
hi i just found out today i was pregnant and was wondering how much does this cost to find out the father before birth
Hi, A. We do not put pricing for tests in blog comments, since pricing can change over time. You’re always welcome to contact us directly at 800-929-0847 for more info and to determine when you might be eligible to have this test performed.
I had a non invasive test done with you and do have my results. 0.00% chance. How much can I trust these results and should I have a second test to confirm? I’m worried the samples weren’t contaminated
Hello, Rossi. Thanks for testing with us. You can be sure the result is accurate for the samples we were provided to test. We stand behind this test 100%.
Hi, My boyfriend and I wanna have a prenatal test done but want it to be used for legal purposes as well, is this test court admissible or should we wait until the baby is born? I don’t want to have to do another test after the baby is born to use in court and pay even more money. We want answers asap and are willing to pay for a prenatal test but only if we can use it in court for child support purposes. How should we go about the situation ?
Hi, Samantha. The report from our legal (chain-of-custody) non-invasive prenatal paternity test is court-admissible, but it is up to your court whether or not they will accept it as evidence. I suggest you verify with them before doing the test.
Hello,
I am 10 weeks pregnant. I had intimacy on August 8 with my ex, protected. 3 weeks later I had intimacy with my BF unprotected. I found out I was pregnant September 30. The math just doesn’t make sense to me. So I am interested in doing a test before the baby is born but privately without my BF knowing. I can do the blood test but for my BF can a strand of hair be acceptable? If not, how can I obtain a cheek swab with him suspecting anything? Please advise. Thank you!
Hi, Mary. I suggest you contact us at 800-681-7162 (M-F, 8 AM to 8 PM) to speak with one of our experts. They’ll be able to give you your best options for testing.
I want this test in surat …your any corporate office is there in surat (Gujarat…india) ….then send address or contact no.
Here you go, Shiv: https://www.dnacenter.in/
Do I have to pay up front
Hi, Dontreal. No…you can begin testing with a deposit if you don’t want to pay in full up front. Call 800-681-7162 (M-F, 8 am to 8 pm Eastern).
Hi my name is Philip can I get the center in Nigeria?
Hi, Philip. Please send that inquiry to [email protected].
How many weeks do you count to know if your far long enough to have the test?
Starting from what point? Day of possible conception or first day of last period?
Can two possible fathers get swabbed same time? If so how much does it cost for the extra?
Is the test ran twice to ensure the result is accurate before giving the results?
Hi, Marisol. 7 weeks pregnant is approximately 49-56 days from the first day of the mother’s last menstrual cycle. It does cost extra for an additional possible father, and the test is performed twice, yes. I suggest you speak to us directly for a confidential consultation and for pricing information at 800-681-7162 (M-F, 8 AM to 8 PM Eastern).
I am currently 22 weeks pregnant. I have possible dads but unsure to whom it could be. How much for 3 tests and are payment plans available
Hi, Kierra. Please contact us directly for a free, confidential, and no-obligation consultation at 800-681-7162 (M-F, 8 am to 8 pm Eastern Time).
If I am 6 weeks can the results Still come back accurate? I only had sex with one guy so I know who the father is, he has his doubts. But he scheduled the test at 6 weeks instead of 7.
Hi, Julia. There is probably not enough free-floating DNA in your bloodstream at 6 weeks to be able to obtain results. If that’s the case, then we reschedule another blood draw for you 2 weeks after.
If I needed multiple men tested would I have to pay the full amount twice or can I get them both tested at the same time and pay only once?
Hi, Brittany. Our case team is better equipped to answer that question. Please contact them directly at 800-681-7162 for a free confidential consultation.
Do you have any facilities in Virginia?
Hi, Hannah. We have approved DNA-collection sites all over Virginia. Please call us at 800-681-7162 for details.
How much is it?
Hi, Kaitlyn. The lab fee is $1,699 although we often run specials. Please call us at 800-681-7162 (M-F, 8 am to 8 pm Eastern).