When one of the parents is not available for testing, it may be beneficial to have a sibling-ship DNA test performed. A comparison can be made between the two siblings without additional family members, although, adding the common parent will help clarify the comparison. Sharing DNA Two full siblings will share half of there DNA in common. Each received half of their DNA from mom and half from dad, but the half each parent donates will change with each child (with...

Aunts & Uncles When one of the parents is not available for testing, it may be beneficial to have an avuncular DNA test performed. A comparison can be made between the aunt/uncle and the child without additional family members, although, adding the mother will help clarify the comparison. What do we share in common? Aunts/uncles will share a quarter of their DNA in common with their niece/nephew if they are related as a full sibling to the parent in...

Identical or Fraternal It might seem obvious in most cases that two siblings are identical just by looking at them, but in cases where they have slight differences in appearances it may be necessary for a DNA test. Twin Zygosity Identical or monozygotic twins will have an exact DNA profile. When the sperm met the egg, the zygote (baby to be) split and formed two embryos. Because the DNA contributed by the parents came from the same sperm and egg, the two children...

Know the Truth A DNA paternity tests removes all the speculation about whether or not two people are related. He either matches with the child or he doesn’t. Accurate and Reliable DNA testing is the most accurate way to prove paternity. We examine 16 different genetic locations, we follow the Excellent Laboratory Practice (ELP) program, and we confirm every excluded father by a second complete analysis. We realize that this DNA test will likely...

Grandparent Testing Our children grow to have children and the bonds between a grandparent and a grandchild are no less important than with their parents. Whether you need a test because your son is being challenged by his ex-girlfriend or the alleged father can no longer be tested, DNA testing can most likely provide you with answers.

Maternity Many children that have gone through an adoption decide later in life that they need to know who there parents are. Just like a paternity test, when you need to prove the relationship between a mother and child, a maternity test can help.