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HL2
3 mL EDTA blood or 2 buccal swabs
Purple-top (EDTA) tube
Determine the chance of paternity or non-paternity in cases of disputed paternity; Establish blood relationship of potential immigrant, possible exchange of infants in nursery, or kidnapped child
Nil
Nil
Quantity not sufficient for analysis; wet buccal swab; non-sterile container
Nil
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Probability of parentage, instead of a certain paternity answer, is provided. Some tests may be inconclusive. Related alleged fathers, mutations and other genetic limitations may also affect the test
Specimen should be kept at room temperature and dry condition
Nil