Barbados Reference Laboratory offer Legal Paternity Testing and Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Test
Legal Paternity Testing
Legal paternity testing (also known as chain-of-custody testing) provides results that may be used as proof of relationship for child support, custody, birth certificate or other legal reason.
Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Test
A prenatal paternity test is for couples seeking answers while the woman is still pregnant. The technically-advanced non-invasive test is AABB-accredited, accurate, can be performed as early as 7 weeks, and is completely safe for mother and pregnancy.
Barbados Reference Laboratory also facilitates relationship testing when you need to confirm a biological relationship through family DNA analysis:
- Maternity - To confirm the mother of a baby or child—for adoption, and more.
- Grandparent - To confirm a biological relationship when a possible father is absent.
- Sibling - To determine whether or not there exists a biological sibling or half-sibling relationship.
- Avuncular - To confirm a biological relationship between a child and an aunt or uncle to help determine paternity
Q: What is paternity testing?
A: Postnatal paternity testing is a painless method for determining if a man is the biological father of a child through the collection of small cheek-swab samples from both parties.
Q: What are the benefits of paternity tests?
A: DNA testing is the gold standard for determining the paternity of a child. The advantages of paternity testing include:
- Access to legal rights and privileges
- Insights about medical history (e.g., inherited conditions)
- The chance to develop emotional bonds and a sense of identity
- Peace of mind
Q: How does a paternity test work?
A: If you’re wondering how to get a paternity test or aren’t certain how it works, rest assured: the actual process is easy and quick. DNA is collected from the inside of the participants’ cheeks using a simple, painless swab. The DNA paternity test compares the collected sample from the possible father to that of a child (minor or adult) to determine the likelihood of a father/child biological relationship between the tested parties.
Q: Can I Get a Paternity Test While Pregnant?
A: Yes, you can get a paternity test while pregnant. Paternity questions during pregnancy can be stressful. The technologically-advanced Certainty™ Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Test offered is performed with a strict chain-of-custody process is the first and only prenatal test accredited by the AABB.
Q: Are there any restrictions for Paternity Testing While Pregnant?
- A woman must be at least 7 weeks pregnant to test
- A prenatal paternity test cannot be performed for a woman expecting twins or multiples
- We cannot perform testing with two possible fathers who share a close biological relationship
Q: How can I get a DNA test?
A: Appointments are required for DNAs testing. Please give us a call at 246 436-3472 for pricing and appointments
