Can Paternity Be Determined Before the Child Is Born?
Yes, it is possible. An invasive prenatal DNA test allows for the determination of biological paternity even before the child is born.
Possible Reasons for the Test:
- The expectant mother has doubts about the paternity;
- The alleged father wants confirmation of paternity during pregnancy.
Advantages of the Invasive Prenatal Test
- Extremely high accuracy — over 99.9% for confirming paternity, and 100% for excluding it;
- More affordable compared to other methods;
- Can be performed in cases involving egg donation or surrogacy.
Test Results
- Positive result — paternity is confirmed with a probability of more than 99.9%.
- Negative result — paternity is completely excluded, with a 0% probability.
How the Invasive Prenatal Test Is Performed
Required samples:
From the fetus:
- Amniotic fluid (from week 16 to 22 of pregnancy);
- Chorionic villi (from week 7 to 16).
From the mother and the alleged father:
- Buccal swab (collected from the inside of the cheek).
Test Accuracy
The invasive prenatal DNA test is one of the most precise methods available.
Accuracy can reach up to 99.9999% when using standard samples.
Turnaround Time
Results are provided within 3–5 business days after receiving all samples.
Types of DNA Samples
We primarily use standard buccal swabs, collected with sterile cotton swabs.
If these are not available, we may accept non-standard samples, such as:
- Hair with roots, nails, blood, saliva, mucus, cigarette butts, toothbrushes, and others.
Payment Options
You can pay for the test using any convenient method:
- Via Kaspi Bank QR code
- By bank transfer
- In cash
Still Have Questions?
Call us at +7 777 167 63 79 — we’ll provide detailed consultation on all stages of DNA testing during pregnancy.