Home Paternity Testing in Philippines: Accurate and Reliable

Features of our Peace of Mind Paternity test.

Accuracy

At easyDNA Philippines we test up to 16 genetic markers on the DNA samples analysed. The more the number of genetic marker tested, the higher accuracy of results. 16 genetic markers is the optimal number of genetic markers in DNA testing and is the number of markers that ISO imposes upon laboratories with its accreditation. In the case of a paternity test, the alleged father will be included with a percentage of 99.99% if all the genetic markers between the alleged father and child match. The exclusion rate of paternity will be 100%.

Collecting Samples

The home DNA testing kit contains everything required to collect a sample in the comfort of your own home as well as easy-to-follow instructions. You can also visit the Sample Collection Guide online for a visual demonstration of how to collect your own samples with your DNA testing kit. (This is applicable to all tests except for Legal tests.) If you require separate kits to be sent to different locations or different countries, visit our section on sending kits to different locations

easyDNA Philippines has also just launched a nationwide network of “collection centers” where you can have your sample taken by a trained medical professional for free. See a complete list of cities to find out where this free service is available.

After collecting the samples, fill out your submission forms and return both the samples and the completed forms to easyDNA Philippines using the enclosed self-addressed return envelope provided with your kit.

(Non-traditional samples) Non-standard Samples

If the collection of an oral swab samples is not possible, you may submit other acceptable DNA samples (e.g. hair, blood, semen, cigarette butts, etc.). Please visit our DNA forensics section for a complete list of alternative DNA samples.

Fast Result

Once the lab receives your samples, the paternity test will be processed and your reliable, confidential test results will be emailed to you within 2-3 weeks upon receipt of sample to the laboratory. Results are only sent to the designated individual/s assigned by you to ensure that the case is treated in the strictest of confidence.

You may request your results faster by selecting our Express Option for an additional charge.

Accreditation

Our internationally accredited laboratory has conducted more than 300,000 DNA tests and offers accurate, confidential results that will clarify and confirm paternal relationships. Our tests are analyzed in internationally ISO17025 accredited laboratories with state-of-the-art genetic identification systems using 21 different genetic markers. The results guarantee minimum probabilities in excess of 99.99%

Flexibility

At easyDNA Philippines, we understand the circumstances requiring a paternity test can be stressful. The staff at easyDNA Philippines has been trained to answer questions promptly and efficiently. Our managerial team has a minimum of seven years experience in the field of DNA testing. Assuring our client’s peace of mind during a difficult time is a priority. With easyDNA Philippines, you can count on accurate, confidential results.

Email us or contact us to discuss any questions you may have.

Difference between a home test and a legal test

A legal paternity test is used when court admissible results are required, typically in cases of child custody, child support or paternity disputes. Home tests are informative DNA tests of which results are used for peace of mind or just for reassurance. The have no legal validity.

How do legal tests differ to home tests?

A legal paternity test will provide the same accurate result as that of a standard paternity test. However, the legal paternity test differs in that it requires a different sample collection procedure, also known as Chain-of-Custody, to ensure the correct identity of the samples sent for testing. The samples in a legal test have to be collected by an independent third party, normally a medical practitioner or qualified nurse, who will take responsibility to handle the DNA samples once they have been collected and act as a witness to the sampling.

By going through this procedure, the result of the legal paternity test can then be used for proceedings in a court of law or for applications to various government departments such as for immigration applications. It is therefore important, prior to ordering your paternity test, to identify and be well-informed as to which type of test you require.

Can I upgrade to a legal test?

If you select the home paternity test, then it CANNOT be used for legal purposes and it CANNOT be upgraded to a legal DNA test at a later stage. This is because the samples in a home paternity test are not collected using the chain of custody procedure necessary for a legal paternity test. Moreover, you cannot use results of a home test in a court of law.

To find out more about the legal version of the test visit our legal DNA test or else go back to our paternity testing main page.
Why test the mother in a paternity test?

In most paternity tests that we deal with the mother of the child is known. Therefore, we are sometimes asked: what is the benefit of testing the mother when it is possible to obtain a conclusive result even with only the father’s sample? The answer: including the sample of the mother in a DNA paternity test (and other DNA tests) will strengthen the final result of that test.

When can testing the mother be important?

A DNA paternity test compares 20 genetic markers of the alleged father to those of the child. If the alleged father is in fact the true biological father of the child, then all 20 genetic markers will match between the two profiles. If there are markers which do not match, then the alleged father will be excluded as the child’s paternal father. However, there are cases where a possible mutation may have occurred on one of the loci which may result in an inconclusive result. In such cases, the sample of the mother will assist to conclude the result as it will be able to confirm if the mutation is really a mutation or not.

Testing the mother is also very important in the case of DNA relationship tests such as for siblings, aunt/uncles and grandparents where the sample of the mother greatly increases the chance of obtaining a conclusive result.

What about relationship testing cases?

In relationship DNA testing, the mother’s sample is extremely useful. For example, in the case of a full siblings test, the sample of the mother will allow for the elimination of part of the genetic data that has to be compared between the two siblings, thereby, leaving the genetic markers inherited from the biological father for a more straightforward comparison, hence making the result more accurate.

At easyDNA we offer the opportunity to include the sample of the Mother at no extra cost. Therefore, if available, we strongly recommend that the sample of the mother is included when submitting your paternity test.

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Features of our Peace of Mind Paternity test.

Accuracy

Collecting Samples

Fast Result

Accreditation

Flexibility

How do legal tests differ to home tests?

Can I upgrade to a legal test?

When can testing the mother be important?

What about relationship testing cases?