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DNA Paternity Testing in New Zealand

Posted On : May-23-2012 | seen (1011) times | Article Word Count : 411 |

Explaining the growing use of the DNA paternity test in New Zealand. How accurate is paternity testing and how are samples collected?
Recent years have shown a significant rise in the use of home paternity testing in New Zealand. The reason for this must surely lie in the fact that it has never been easier, more accurate or better value for money to do a home paternity test.

The entire process consists of nothing more than buying home test, collecting the DNA sample yourself, returning the sample to the DNA testing company and awaiting your results. Nothing could be simpler or more discreet.

How do you take a Home Paternity Test?

First, you must select a company to work with. Always ensure that the company you choose works with an accredited laboratory. Once you have ordered and paid for your DNA paternity testing, you will be sent a home sample collection kit. Following the instructions carefully, you simply rub the swabs provided on the inside cheek of the mouth, in order to collect cheek cells. These contain your DNA. Repeat the process with two swabs per person, leave them to dry in an upright position and replace them in the labeled envelopes provided. These are now ready to send for testing.

how accurate are these home tests?

DNA paternity test results are up to 99.999% accuracy. The key factor to this accuracy rests in the way in which the samples are collected. It is of vital importance that the instructions are followed exactly, to avoid any cross contamination of any kind. Although it is true that a mother's’ sample is not necessary to provide a result, it is recommended by a good lab, as it will strengthen the final result of that test.

Why have such tests become so popular?

There are many reasons why people opt for a home paternity test. The main one being the ease and privacy with which one can now be done. Any parent living with doubt over the paternity of a child can now have scientific confirmation of the paternity in a matter of days. For the sake of a couple of swabs rubbed on the inside of the mouth, a parent can now have the most important question in their life answered accurately. It is for this reason that the test is often referred to as a “peace of mind test”. Remember that the results of a home DNA test are just for peace of mind. You cannot present the results in a New Zealand court of law.

Article Source : http://www.articleseen.com/Article_DNA Paternity Testing in New Zealand_191028.aspx

Author Resource :
Karl McDonald is a writer specializing in the field of Parental DNA verification. Other articles written by the author are related to baby gender testing, DNA sibling testing and genetic testing and can be found on the net.

Keywords : Paternity Testing, Infidelity testing, Relationship DNA testing, Parental DNA verification, baby gender testing, DNA sibling ,

Category : Health and Fitness : Health and Fitness

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