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GENETRACK BIOLABSIOLABS DNA Paternity Testing OUTLINE OF PATERNITY TESTING PROCESS Reference Guide Complete the Genetrack Laboratory Requisition Form, Legal Paternity Testing including: 1. Names of the patients involved. 2. Contact information for clients. DNA PATERNITY TESTING 3. If applicable, the address and/or fax numbers of any legal representatives or any other parties to whom the results are GENERAL INFORMATION to be released. DNA paternity testing is the most advanced and accurate method available 4. Payment arrangements. for resolving parentage for medical, legal, or personal reasons. With state- 5. Any special instructions, including court date (if applicable). of-the-art DNA technology, DNA paternity testing has become more accurate, rapid and affordable. During a DNA paternity test, a blood or buccal swab specimen is collected from the mother, child and alleged father. Testing the mother is optional. If the Submit the completed requisition form to Genetrack by fax or mother is not available for testing, conclusive results can be obtained by mail. testing only the child and alleged father. The sample which is collected contains cells, and most of the cells in our body contain a full set of genetic information in the form of DNA. A person’s DNA represents a “genetic blueprint” and like a fingerprint, is unique to each individual. At the laboratory, Upon receipt of the completed requisition form: the DNA is extracted from the cell and specific regions of the DNA are 1. Genetrack staff will contact the patients directly (unless amplified by a process know as PCR (polymerase chain reaction) for careful otherwise indicated) to schedule appointments for sample examination. Because the genetic information of a child is inherited from his/ collection. Patients are asked to bring valid photo identification her biological parents, examination of the DNA of the child will conclusively to their appointment. Identification for children is also required determine whether the alleged father is the true biological father of the child. and can be in the form of a health care card, birth certificate, All results are 100% confidential and will only be released directly to the or vaccination records. individuals stated in the requisition form. 2. Appointments are approximately 15 minutes in duration. Strict chain of custody and identification procedures will be FEE SCHEDULE: RATES FOR DNA PATERNITY TESTING followed during the appointment. Patients will be positively Table 1. DNA Paternity Testing rate is $480.00 for the test and $50.00 per identified, a polaroid photograph is taken and a right thumbprint individual for specimen collection). is obtained for verification. Children under 18 years must be accompanied by their legal guardian. Ttest Type Cos 3. Phlebotomists will obtain either a small blood sample or a painless buccal swab sample during the appointment. 4. The samples are sealed with signed security seals in Paternity Test, interpretation and results witness of the patients involved and sent to Genetrack to cover one child, one mother and one $480.00 through secure internal delivery or via courier, following strict alleged father, within Canada. chain of custody considerations. 5. The samples are received by Genetrack and checked for Each additional child or alleged father integrity. (e.g. child #2, alleged father #2, etc. $210.00 6. The samples are processed using advanced PCR within Canada. Includes specimen technology and analyzed using the 310/3100 Genetic collection fees. Analyzer. 8. If the results indicate an inclusion, the DNA report is Sample collection and processing fee $50.00 immediately generated. All exclusions are independently per individual reconfirmed (tested two times) before delivery of the final report. 9. The results are compiled, printed, checked, and signed by SCHEDULING A TEST the responsible scientist. Results are available approximately 5 working days from the day that the samples are received. To schedule a DNA paternity test, please complete the Genetrack Laboratory Requisition Form for Legally Admissible DNA Testing. The completed form should be submitted directly to Genetrack by fax or mail. To obtain additional forms, please call 1-888-828-1899. Original report documents are released by mail. The results are in the form of a comprehensive report, together with the Fax completed form to: data sheet. An easy-to-use glossary is included with every Scheduling by Fax 1-888-655-8877 report, as well as the toll-free number to the testing laboratory for support from qualified genetic advisors. 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