Prenatal Paternity DNA Test

What is a prenatal paternity DNA test?

A prenatal paternity DNA test is a test that can be performed during pregnancy to determine parenthood. A prenatal paternity test can be performed as early as ten weeks into the pregnancy and is usually done through safe, non-invasive methods. The father will also need to provide a sample of his DNA, through a simple cheek swab or by providing forensic samples.

Can you get a DNA test while pregnant?

Wondering if you can get a DNA test while pregnant? The answer is, yes! The benefits of this include providing peace of mind to the parents, determining paternity early on in the pregnancy, and allowing the father to be involved especially if it is called into question by any means.

Where can I get a DNA test while pregnant?

There are not many places in Canada and the US where one can get a DNA test while pregnant. While family history centres, online DNA testing companies, local clinics, hospitals, or private DNA testing companies, can conduct other types of DNA tests, it is only a trustworthy and experienced lab like Forensic Genetics Laboratory that provides this service.