Common reason prenatal paternity testing are performed?

Unmarried men request prenatal paternity testing to establish paternity before signing an Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP) form at the hospital. Hospitals typically ask unmarried parents to sign this legal document shortly after birth, and confirming biological paternity beforehand removes the uncertainty of accepting legal parental responsibility without proof.

Mothers and fathers may also pursue prenatal paternity testing when preparing for future child support or custody matters. Establishing biological paternity before birth can provide clarity and documentation before legal proceedings begin after the child is born.

Parents also seek prenatal paternity testing for personal peace of mind, independent of any legal or administrative requirement.

What are the requirements for a paternity test before birth?

Both parents must voluntarily agree to participate in the prenatal paternity testing process.

The mother's OB-GYN must determine that either amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is medically appropriate and agree to collect the prenatal DNA sample during the scheduled procedure.

Once the OB-GYN confirms participation, schedule the alleged father's DNA sample collection appointment. His DNA sample is typically collected by cheek swab by one of our DNA collection specialists.

Our office coordinates directly with the OB-GYN and ships the required DNA collection supplies to the medical office before the scheduled procedure.

After all DNA samples are collected, they are shipped to our partner AABB-accredited laboratory for DNA testing and analysis.

All DNA samples must be collected by an unbiased third-party DNA sample collector when performing a legal prenatal paternity test to maintain a strict chain of custody.

Call us today at 866-269-2516 to speak with one of our DNA consultants. We will explain the prenatal paternity testing process, determine whether this testing option is appropriate for your situation, and help you schedule your appointment.

Alternative Paternity DNA Testing Options:

Below are standard cost-effective paternity testing options that can be performed after the birth of a child

At-Home Paternity Test Kit: This testing option a peace of mind DNA test that determines the biological relationship between an alleged father and child. Results from this testing option cannot be used legally.

Legal Paternity Test: This testing option is a legally admissible testing option that determines if an alleged father and child are biologically related.

How much does prenatal DNA paternity testing cost?

Pricing for invasive prenatal paternity testing starts at $1500.00 which includes DNA testing shipping fees. DNA sample collection fees are not included in the cost of your DNA test.  Learn more about our paternity testing prices here.