Paternity Testing Articles for members of the public

Can I get paternity DNA testing while pregnant?

Prenatal paternity testing is a way of identifying whether a man is a baby’s father before the baby is born.

Court ordered paternity testing

Learn all about court ordered paternity testing.

Can a mother refuse a paternity test?

A mother may refuse a paternity DNA test. Learn all about the reasons why here.

Why do people need paternity testing?

Why do people need paternity testing? Find out more here.

How long does it take to get DNA paternity test results?

Find out how long it takes to get your paternity test results.

The history of DNA paternity testing

The history of paternity testing through the decades.

How to ask your partner for a paternity test

In this article, we look at how to ask your partner for a paternity test, and some of the things you need to consider before you order a paternity test.

Should I take a DNA test?

In this article, we discuss whether you should take a DNA test, the reasons people need DNA tests, and the implications of taking a test.

Paternity test after birth

This guide outlines what you need to know about paternity testing once a baby is born.

Paternity test percentages explained

Learn about Paternity test percentages here.

Paternity test without father

Can you do a paternity test without the father’s DNA? And what options are available if your baby’s (alleged) father is refusing a paternity test?

Can you test Paternity when the possible fathers are related?

In this article, we look at how paternity testing is done when two or more potential fathers are related to each other.

How accurate are Paternity tests?

Paternity testing is a highly accurate method of identifying whether a man is a child’s biological father. We look at what can affect test accuracy and how you can be sure that your results are correct.

Can a paternity test be wrong?

In this article, we discuss paternity tests; what they are, how they work, and if paternity tests can ever be wrong.

Can you do a paternity test with hair?

We discuss paternity testing with hair, whether it is possible to establish paternity using a hair sample, and why cheek swabs remain the industry standard for at-home DNA testing.

Problems opening your test report

Having difficulties opening your test report? Read this guide.

Can paternity test DNA samples be contaminated?

In this article, we look at how DNA samples for paternity testing can become contaminated: and what you can do to ensure your DNA samples are suitable for testing.

Misconceptions about DNA paternity testing

In this article, we debunk some of the most common misconceptions surrounding DNA paternity testing.

How to determine paternity without a DNA test

We look at some of the ways people try to determine paternity without a DNA test – and why DNA testing is the only 100% accurate, reliable method.

What is paternity fraud?

In this article, we take a closer look at paternity fraud including how common it is, how it happens, and the legal consequences.

Can blood type be used to determine paternity?

The only way to determine paternity with 100% accuracy is with a DNA test. In this article, we discuss why paternity cannot be confirmed using blood typing.