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Legal maternity DNA testing determines whether a woman is the biological mother of a child when DNA results are required for legal purposes. Unlike a home DNA test, legal maternity testing follows a documented chain-of-custody process that verifies participant identities before sample collection and maintains the integrity of every DNA sample throughout laboratory analysis.
DNA Testing Newark coordinates legal maternity DNA testing through our partner AABB-accredited laboratory for individuals, attorneys, government agencies, and families throughout Newark and the State of New Jersey. Whether testing is required for family court, a birth certificate matter, immigration, or another legal proceeding, our consultants help determine the appropriate testing process before your appointment is scheduled.
Schedule your appointment today by calling 866-269-2516.
A DNA consultant reviews your situation to determine whether legal maternity testing is the appropriate relationship test.
Contact our office at 866-269-2516 Appointments are scheduled at facility .
Each participant must have valid government-issued identification at the time of their DNA sample collection appointment.
A trained specimen collector obtains cheek swab samples from each participant while documenting the collection process.
Samples are securely shipped to our partner AABB-accredited laboratory for DNA analysis.
Laboratory results are released to the participants involved with your DNA Test.
Legal maternity DNA testing compares the DNA of an alleged mother and child to determine whether they share a biological relationship. When DNA results are intended for court proceedings or government agencies, the collection process must follow documented chain-of-custody procedures.
Every legal maternity DNA test includes:
Government-issued identity verification at the time of your appointment
Third-party DNA sample collection
Chain-of-custody documentation
Secure Results
Genetic analysis
DNA results issuance
Because the collection process is documented, legal maternity DNA results may be used when biological motherhood must be established for qualifying legal purposes.
Although legal maternity testing is requested less frequently than legal paternity testing, there are several situations where establishing the biological relationship between a mother and child becomes important.
Common reasons include:
Legal maternity DNA testing may be requested to confirm mother and child are bilogically related before her child can be adopted.
Government agencies may request maternity DNA testing to help establish a claimed biological relationship during an immigration case.
In rare situations, maternity DNA testing may be requested to confirm a biological relationship for In-vitro cases
Legal maternity testing may assist in establishing biological relationships for inheritance or estate administration.
Contact our office today at 866-269-2516 to schedule a DNA sample collection appointment with one of our DNA consultants today.
We service all of Essex and the entire state of New Jersey.
Legal maternity DNA testing is highly accurate when properly collected and analyzed through an AABB-accredited laboratory.
Yes. Legal DNA Maternity Test is court admissible DNA results.
Cheek swab collection is the standard method used for DNA testing. Blood sample collection provides the same level of accuracy but is more expensive, invasive, and generally more uncomfortable than a cheek swab.
Yes. Split-case sample collections can be coordinated when participants reside in different cities or states. Wee access to nationwide network near most major cities nationwide. Contact our office today at 866-469-2516 to coordinate your appointment.
Average turnaround time for results is two to three business days from the date in which the laboratory receives all DNA samples. Upon completion of the DNA analysis, a copy of your results will be mailed to your home and an additional copy will be emailed to you for your records.
A paternity test determines whether a man is the biological father of a child, while a maternity test determines whether a woman is the biological mother of a child.
Yes. DNA Testing Newark (DTN) and its partner laboratory do not share any personal or genetic information with third-party companies.
All information provided to our partner laboratory is kept secure and will only be released to third parties with the explicit consent of the participants involved or by court order. Specimen samples on file are kept for an average of 3 months, then destroyed.
Families throughout Newark and New Jersey choose DNA Testing Newark because we help clients determine the correct DNA test before the collection process begins.
Our services include:
Legal maternity DNA testing coordinated through a partner AABB-accredited laboratory
Easy appointment scheduling
Split-location testing when participants live in different cities or states
Confidential consultations
Professional specimen collection
Responsive customer support