Paternity test of 2 samples (legal use)

Test code

HL2

Specimen

3 mL EDTA blood or 2 buccal swabs

Container

Purple-top (EDTA) tube

Clinical use

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

Special instructions

Nil

Collection

Nil

Causes for rejection

Quantity not sufficient for analysis; wet buccal swab; non-sterile container

Description of analysis

Nil

Test methodology

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Limitation

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

Limitation

Specimen should be kept at room temperature and dry condition

Reference

Nil

QUESTIONS?

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