Paternity testing is the best way to determine if a man is the biological father of a child. A non-invasive paternity test is performed by collecting buccal swabs from the father and potential child and comparing the DNA samples to establish paternity. If the man in question is the biological father, then the man and the son share enough DNA to confirm the biological link. This does not happen if the biological person is not the father. But what if asking for a cheek swab can lead to insidious problems, especially if your child is older, you need to check.
Is DNA testing legal?
The simple answer is: “Abstract DNA is legal evidence if consent is obtained from a person under the age of 16 whose DNA is to be analyzed.”
As a child under 16, only parental consent is required to take the test. Such consent must be provided by the person who has parental rights over the minor. It should be noted that confidential or “confidential” DNA testing does not mean that testing can be done without the consent of a person over the age of 16 or without the consent of their parents. Hidden DNA testing can mean many things, from checking your mail in fragile packages to making your results private and confidential.
Discreet or “covert” DNA testing can also refer to the method of collecting DNA samples.
For example, if paternity confidentiality is important in an older child (under 16), an alternative DNA collection method (instead of a cheek swab) may be used to avoid awkward questions.
In these cases, a dental DNA test or DNA nail prick test may be ordered through a more discreet method of sample collection. However, it is important to remember that if the child is under the age of 16 and the consenting person must have custody of the child, the child’s consent is still required.
In these circumstances, anyone over the age of 16 is considered and must give written consent (signature).
How can I keep a paternity test private?
As an accredited testing laboratory, we ensure that paternity testing kits are shipped in discreet packaging, without company logos or branding. 
We only discuss the details of our paternity testing services with those who know the correct password (the one you chose when placing your order) or answer unique security questions. Your password-protected results are emailed to you, and all reports are sent as PDF files that require a password to open, so you can be sure your results are accurate. are correct No one else will see. Additionally, all of our DNA paternity samples are destroyed after three months, and all identification documents (hard copies and electronic files) are destroyed after 12 months.
