To the left and below, you will find a list of all the other DNA testing services Prophase Genetics makes available to you and your family in addition to the private DNA paternity test. You may find yourself in a situation where a typical DNA paternity test is not possible or does not fit your needs. If you are not certain which DNA test is right for you, please call our paternity testing specialists at 1-800-DNA-1840 to discuss your options. Our specialists are all very knowledgeable about each of our different testing services and will be pleased to assist you in determining the best test for your situation.
Prophase Genetics offers the following DNA testing services:
Prenatal Paternity Testing. This DNA test is performed during a woman’s pregnancy to verify the paternity of the developing child. The child’s prenatal sample is collected by an OB/GYN through either chorionic villi sampling or amniocentesis, depending on how many weeks pregnant the mother is. The prenatal sample is then compared with buccal swab samples taken from the mother and the alleged father.
Maternity Testing. This DNA test is performed to verify whether a woman is the biological mother of a child. It is useful for mothers and children who were separated through adoption and later reunited, as well as for mothers who conceived children through certain assisted fertility measures. In a maternity test, DNA samples are usually collected from the mother and child; if he’s available, the father can supply a DNA sample as well.
Grandparentage Testing. A paternal grandparentage DNA test is often performed when the alleged father of a child is missing or deceased and cannot participate in a paternity test. In this test, DNA samples from both of the alleged father’s parents are compared against samples from the child to determine whether the child is biologically related to the paternal grandparents. Maternal grandparentage testing is another option offered by Prophase Genetics. Working in the same way as the paternal grandparentage test, it is used when the child’s alleged mother is missing or deceased and cannot participate in a maternity test.
Siblingship Testing. This DNA test is performed to determine whether two people are related as full siblings or half siblings. At minimum, it requires the participation of the alleged siblings. Any known parents are strongly encouraged to participate as well to produce more conclusive test results. Siblingship testing is an extremely complex DNA test that must be performed by highly experienced laboratory staff.
Twin Zygosity Testing. This DNA test is performed to determine whether twins are identical or fraternal. Only the twin siblings need to contribute DNA samples for this type of test. If their genetic profiles are identical, the twins are identical. If their genetic profiles show differences among the DNA markers, the twins are fraternal.
Paternity Testing. This DNA test is performed to verify whether or not a man is the biological father of a child. It can be performed as a trio test (involving the alleged father, child, and mother) or as a motherless test (involving the alleged father and child only). By comparing the DNA profiles generated from the samples, our expert laboratory staff can establish whether the tested man is the biological father of the tested child.
