Comparison of popular laboratories, or where it is better to do a DNA paternity test

Author of the article: Elena Petrenko Last modified: January 2021 15454

Paternity is established in court in cases where there is no mutual consent between the parties and the child was born outside of an official marriage. In this case, plaintiffs or defendants are wondering how much a DNA paternity test costs, since its cost is paid by the initiator of the examination. Payment at the initiative of the court is made from the federal budget in exceptional situations.

In what situations is a DNA maternity test done?

We will describe just some of the reasons why it is worth conducting a DNA test to determine maternity:

• If the mother has suspicions that the child is not hers and the DNA test is needed only for herself (informational DNA analysis);
• For inheritance and guardianship matters;
• If you need to establish other types of relationship
• If an official DNA maternity examination document is needed for the court, government agencies, consulates of foreign states, etc.

The laboratory works with all courts in Moscow and Russia!

Is it possible to take a DNA test at home?

To take a sample of biomaterial for a DNA test, it is not at all necessary to go to a medical facility. You can take the material yourself.

For the fence you will need tools such as:

• cotton swab (it is advisable to take sterile swabs);
• scissors;
• 2 new clean envelopes for collecting saliva from the child and father.

In order for the result to be accurate, it is necessary to collect material following certain rules:

1. 2 hours before sample collection you should not drink, eat or smoke;
2. Before carrying out the procedure, you should rinse your mouth with clean water. Biomaterial is taken from infants 2 hours after feeding, and older children are simply given clean water to drink;
3. envelopes are signed in advance (indicate full name);
4. rub the inner surface of the cheek with a cotton swab, turning it each time (you need to make at least 20 movements). The part of the stick that was handled by hand is cut off with scissors and thrown away, and the cotton part with the sample is carefully placed in an envelope without touching it with your fingers;
5. the procedure is performed three times so that each envelope contains 3 samples;
6. You cannot lick the envelope to seal it. To do this, carefully tear off the fabric strip and do all the manipulations by hand;
7. Do not use envelopes with polyethylene inserts or store samples in a PVC bag or file. Such storage will spoil the samples.

In addition to cotton swabs with a saliva sample, you can also provide the laboratory technicians with your own and your child’s nails or hair. Additional material will provide specialists with a wider range of options, as well as ensure maximum accuracy of the laboratory test result.

How to donate DNA samples for maternity testing

An oral swab with a cotton swab on the back of the cheek is accepted as the standard throughout the world; this sample is called standard. Such a sample can be submitted by visiting us in person or at home (see instructions). If the sample was taken at home and stored for several weeks, our laboratory can conduct a DNA paternity test even on this sample.

All other samples are non-standard. These include, for example: liquid and dry blood, hair, personal hygiene items, cigarette butts, nails, biological fluids, etc., see the full list here. The accuracy of paternity testing for standard and non-standard samples is the same! Much depends on the type of sample and its storage conditions, so we recommend seeking advice from a laboratory specialist.

What do you need to do a DNA hair test?

To do a DNA hair test, you need carefully selected samples from the suspected father and child. Biological material from the mother can also be used in the study, but its presence is not necessary. When collecting samples, you need to consider the following points:

The collected material, without touching its roots (bulbs), must be placed in a clean paper envelope and transferred to the laboratory. The study is performed within 2-5 days.

Where to submit DNA samples for maternity testing in Moscow

There are different ways to donate DNA samples for maternity testing:

• At the point for receiving samples from our laboratory at any time convenient for you. But for convenience, you can reserve a specific date and time using pre-registration.
• Do it yourself: using cotton swabs purchased at your nearest pharmacy (you can use standard ear cotton swabs).
• Do it yourself: with a free Ralzo kit specially designed for collecting DNA samples yourself.
• Using a free courier order.

Reliability of results

Laboratory paternity tests must show a 99.90% match of the genetic code of the parent and child. During the study, a PRC analysis must be used, since the most common RFLP test is not used to establish paternity. CFT analysis is used to clarify individual characteristics. If the material under study is scarce or of questionable suitability, mitochondrial analysis is used.

You can select the biomaterial yourself, but its delivery must be organized according to all the rules: an analysis is taken from the inside of the cheek with a sterile cotton swab. The sample is then placed in a medical container sold in a pharmacy and delivered to the laboratory.

Next, steps are taken to draw up a contract for the provision of services.

How to pay for a DNA maternity test and get the result

For convenience, we have different payment methods for DNA testing:

• In cash or by bank card at the sample collection center of our laboratory.
• Using on-line payment on the website of our DNA center.
• At your nearest branch of Sberbank or another bank using a receipt.
• When transferring samples to our courier.

For convenience, we have different ways to obtain DNA testing results:

• To the email specified when submitting an application for research.
• In person at the sample collection center of our laboratory.
• Delivery by courier to your door.

Each application has a unique 16-digit number. This is a number that will be known only to the laboratory and the customer. The data is located on closed local servers, which ensures absolute safety of all data.

Cost of DNA maternity test

Cost of DNA maternity test

RUB 11,900 4,900

Establishment of motherhood

DNA testing is similar to a paternity test.

Conducting a DNA test implies the need to collect samples of biological material from the child and mother. In laboratory conditions, a comparison of the obtained data is carried out. Genetic systems provide for a 50% match of the child's DNA with the mother's DNA (the remaining 50% must belong to the father), in which case the genetic relationship will not be in doubt. In all remaining situations, motherhood will be refuted. If judicial determination of paternity is required, the genetic accuracy of the test is one of the important conditions.

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LICENSE to carry out medical activities
DNA maternity test determines the biological relationship between mother and child. It would seem that this is obvious, but sometimes situations arise in which only the expert opinion of geneticists can resolve this issue.

When is DNA maternity verification required?

In any cases where the fact of biological relationship between mother and child is questioned.

If there are suspicions of a child being replaced in the maternity hospital or during abduction, IVF, when transferring parental rights to other persons, or other non-standard situations, please contact us. It happens that it is necessary to document the fact of motherhood - in case of loss of documents, in accidents, in various criminal situations - then it is necessary to conduct a DNA test for the court.

Establishing motherhood by DNA - how and where to do it, how much does it cost?

Choose a medical institution with an impeccable reputation that has the right to conduct genetic research - DNA 24.

The test involves the intended mother and child. The father's participation is not required, but may be required in some cases. If it is impossible to collect maternal biomaterial, the child’s maternal relatives can participate in the test.

A buccal (oral) swab is used as a sample for research, as well as non-standard samples (hair, nails, blood) from which a DNA fragment suitable for research can be isolated. You can collect biomaterial yourself or use the help of specialists by calling them to your home or directly to the laboratory. The results will be ready within 2-8 days.

The cost of analysis is from 5900 rubles.

We do:

• DNA Information Tests
• Analysis for court with a full package of documents
• Express test ready in 8 hours
• Research of non-standard samples

We find better solutions in unusual situations.

Consult our specialists to receive detailed explanations based on your specific situation.

DNA test for maternity in Moscow

Maternity determination by DNA is carried out in our laboratory. Thanks to this, we provide a DNA test for maternity in Moscow and other Russian cities at a price of 4,900 rubles. Contacting the laboratory directly can significantly reduce analysis time.

We specialize in DNA maternity testing. We have a complete understanding of the methods and methods of conducting DNA tests, and the features of the polymerase chain reaction. In consultation with laboratory specialists, you can be sure that the best DNA test option will be selected for your specific situation. You will not have to pay extra money or collect DNA samples from additional participants in cases where this is not necessary.

For a free consultation, we recommend contacting a laboratory specialist by phone.

Accuracy of genetic paternity testing

When submitting hair to determine paternity, you must be prepared for the fact that difficulties in conducting the examination may arise.

The fact is that it is easiest to isolate a DNA profile from blood, saliva, biological fluids, and other methods are more unobvious.

The accuracy of hair examination is still high and amounts to 80-100%.

Expert opinion

Maria Lokshina

Family law expert since 2010

If suitable material is removed and all procedures are performed correctly, the accuracy of the analysis reaches 100%.

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What factors influence the price of DNA tests?

To answer the question of how much an anonymous DNA analysis of hair costs, you need to understand what components make up the price of such research.

The cost of DNA analysis carried out on non-standard samples of biomaterial is always higher, since it is due to the complexity of DNA isolation and the need to use special equipment. The price also increases depending on the number of samples tested, the purpose of the study, the number of questions sent to the expert and their complexity, and the prices of a particular laboratory.

Therefore, it is not possible to accurately answer the question of how much an anonymous DNA analysis of hair costs.