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AAA Medical Testing

DNA & Paternity Testing

AAA Medical Compliance Testing Inc. is a provider of the DNA DIAGNOSTICS CENTER LABS the most accurate DNA relationship test available anywhere, administered with care and strict confidentiality. We are one of the first laboratories in the United States to receive accreditation from the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) for DNA parentage testing, and we are the first to guarantee the superb accuracy of our results to be greater than 99.9%. We are staffed by highly trained M.D.'s and PhD's, scientists with Master's Degree in Molecular Biology and ASCP Certified Medical technologists with years of DNA Parentage Testing experience.

For years, AAA Medical Compliance Testing Inc. has made sure that children know their right biological family members. Our standards for DNA Testing exceed the testing standards established by the United States Court System by over 1 million. We perform extensive testing in every case. We usually continue testing until more than 99.999999% of the population is shown not to match the genes of the tested child. Our tests are accepted in all courts throughout the country.

AAA Medical Compliance Testing Inc. performs thousands of DNA Parentage Tests for clients in the United States and around the world. We conveniently serve you locally through our extensive network of established collection sites.

AAA Medical Compliance Testing Inc. is committed to providing you with individualized 24-hour professional service and all consultations are confidential. Our staff will answer your questions about DNA Testing and Identification of biological relatives, living or deceased, through our call center 1-561-313-0000. We provide outstanding service and are dedicated to the accuracy of your DNA testing results. As an Industry leader, we strongly support each individual's right to genetic privacy and strict confidentiality of genetic information

DNA Parentage Testing:

Paternity Test

DNA paternity testing determines whether a man could be the biological father of a child. We all inherit our DNA (the genetic material) from our biological parents. A DNA paternity test compares a child’s DNA pattern with that of the alleged father to check for evidence of this inheritance—the most definitive proof of a biological relationship.

The result of a DNA paternity test is either an exclusion (the alleged father is not the biological father), or an inclusion (the alleged father is considered the biological father). For a standard paternity test, AAA Medical Testing guarantees at least 99.99% probability of paternity for inclusions or 100% certainty of exclusion.

Legal DNA Test
The type of paternity test you need will depend on what you intend to use the DNA test results for:

If you need paternity test results that can be used as a legal document (for example, to change the name on the birth certificate or to obtain child support and other benefits), a Legal DNA Test needs to be performed

Unlike the Home DNA Test, where tested parties collect their own samples at their convenience, the Legal DNA Test follows a Chain of Custody documentation process to ensure that you receive accurate and legally defensible results. When you set up your case with AAA Medical Testing, we will coordinate a convenient sample collection appointment, during which a trained sample collector will complete all the necessary documentation to satisfy chain of custody requirements.

DNA Testing: The AAA Advantage
AAA leads the DNA testing industry in its quality of service, which focuses on ensuring DNA test accuracy as well as a smooth experience for our clients. For all our DNA paternity testing clients, we:

Run each test twice, following the most stringent procedures to guarantee accurate and conclusive results.
Complete testing in 3 working days (5 working days for a prenatal test).
Maintain confidentiality of each case using strict communication protocols.
Schedule convenient appointments through our comprehensive network of collection sites.

DNA Test Participants
In a standard DNA paternity test, the tested parties include a child, the alleged father, and the mother (called a trio).

The mother’s participation in the paternity test helps to exclude half of the child’s DNA, leaving the other half for comparison with the alleged father’s DNA. However, we can perform a paternity test without mother’s participation (called a motherless). A motherless test involves additional analysis, which AAA performs without any additional charge. Results are equally conclusive whether or not the mother participates. Motherless tests are guaranteed to have at least a 99.9% probability of paternity for inclusions and 100% for exclusion.

Sample Collection
We routinely use the painless buccal (cheek) swab to collect samples. We have the largest network of collection sites in the U.S., allowing our customers to choose a sample collection appointment most convenient for them. We also have extensive affiliations with laboratories worldwide for international sample collections.

DNA Testing Costs
The basic cost for the Chain of Custody DNA test is $425 for one child and one alleged father, with or without the mother. The mother's DNA sample is collected free of charge.

Additional Tested Parties
We can test additional children or alleged fathers if needed; there is a DNA testing and analysis fee of $125 for each additional tested party.

DNA Grandparentage Testing:

In cases where the alleged father is deceased or unknown, the paternal grandparents can be tested to determine the likelihood they are the child's paternal grandparents. The deceased alleged father received his genes from his parents. Therefore, the child's genes match the genes in the alleged paternal grandfather and grandmother in cases where the deceased man is the true biological father of the child.

Can the DNA test exclude grandparentage with absolute certainty?

When the child's genes do not match the alleged grandparents' genes on at least two different genes, the DNA test for grandparentage proves conclusively that the tested grandparents are NOT the paternal grandparents of the child. In such cases, we can presume the deceased alleged father could not be the child's biological father. This presumption is only valid provided the tested paternal grandparents are the true biological parents of the deceased alleged father of the child.

What certainty of paternal grandparentage can the DNA Test provide?

When the alleged paternal grandparents' alleles match the alleles of the child, the probability of grandparentage is determined. The calculations for the probability of grandparentage are based on gene frequencies of the alleles that match between the child and the alleged grandparents. The DNA Test for grandparentage reaches probabilities of grandparentage far in excess of 99.9%. However, there are some limitations to this testing. For example, the DNA Test for grandparentage cannot resolve paternity if two potential fathers are related as full brothers, and therefore, have the same parents.

DNA Family Reconstruction Test:

When the alleged father is deceased or missing, a DNA reconstruction test may be performed. Such DNA testing is possible because the genes of the deceased or missing alleged father are present in his known biological family members (i.e., his parents, his siblings, his known children).

Can the DNA Test for family reconstruction exclude with absolute certainty?

The deceased or missing alleged father can be excluded with absolute certainty as the biological father of the child by the DNA Test for family reconstruction. Such a DNA reconstruction test, however, requires that a sufficient number of family members with known relation-ship to the deceased are available for testing. Contact our laboratory for a case specific consultation.

What certainty of paternity can the DNA test' for family reconstruction provide?

The DNA test for family reconstruction can demonstrate greater than 99.9% probability that the deceased or missing alleged father is the biological father of the child. Such probability of paternity can be reached only if a sufficient number of family members with known relationship to the deceased are available for testing. Contact our laboratory for a case specific consultation.

DNA Sibling Test:

In the DNA sibling test, two children are tested to determine whether they share the same biological parent or parents. Full siblings are individuals who have the same biological mother and the same biological father. Half siblings share only one parent. Since siblings have the same parent's), they have matching genes much more often than do two unrelated individuals. When matches between two potential siblings are found, calculations are made to determine the probability that a sibling relationship exists.

Can the DNA test exclude sibling ship with absolute certainty?

A parent and a child match at each gene. The mother and the father, however, may donate different genes to their children. Look at the child #1 and the child #4 pictured in Figure #1. These two children are full siblings and they have the same parents; however, they have no genetic markers in common. This example illustrates that even true full siblings may not share the same genetic markers. The DNA test for siblings, therefore, cannot exclude a sibling relationship with absolute certainty when only putative siblings are available for the DNA study. The DNA test for siblings has the potential to exclude with absolute certainty when a sufficient number of additional known family members (in addition to the potential siblings) are also available for testing. Contact our laboratory for a case specific consultation.

What certainty of sibling ship can the DNA test provide?

The DNA test for siblings usually shows a number of genetic matches in true biological siblings. In such cases, the DNA test for siblings may show the probability of sibling ship to be greater than 99%, provided the tested alleged siblings inherited genes that are not commonly present in the population. The DNA test for siblings is a useful and informative test. However, testing additional known family members (in addition to the potential siblings) greatly improves the accuracy of this DNA test. Contact AMC Testing for a case specific consultation.

DNA Twin Zygosity Test:

Twins can be identical or fraternal. Identical twins have identical genes because they were conceived from the same egg and sperm. Identical twins are always of the same sex. Fraternal twins have different genes. They were conceived from different eggs and sperm. Fraternal twins may be of the same sex, or, they may be of different sexes. The DNA twin zygosity test determines whether twins are identical or fraternal. The DNA test proves with absolute certainty that twins are fraternal when the DNA alleles of each twin are different. When the DNA alleles of each twin are identical, the probability of identity is calculated. The DNA test demonstrates a greater than 99.9% probability of identity in such cases.

Top 10 DNA Paternity Testing Myths Revealed

10. "A $99 test is the right choice for me."
  9. "I can't stand the sight of blood or needles, so I could never participate in a paternity test!"
  8. "I have to wait until the baby is born to have a paternity test done."
  7. "If I get a test, people will find out about it."
  6. "Paternity testing divides families."
  5. "Paternity testing takes too long. I need results now."
  4. "My ex-boyfriend is gone. Without him, we will never know who the father of my child is!"
  3. "I cannot do a paternity test because the potential father of my child lives hundreds of miles away from me."
  2. "It doesn't matter where a paternity test is performed because all labs are created equal."
  1. "Paternity testing is expensive."

10. "A $99 test is the right choice for me."
A $99 paternity test can be more expensive to the consumer in the long run. These tests do not hold up in court. They are generally not reliable because the testing could be done outside industry protocols and/or performed by inexperienced staff, which could lead to results that are interpreted incorrectly leading to false results. If you are inquiring about a paternity test for any legal matter, further testing would have to be done, which would require more fees. Wouldn't it be better to pay only once for something so important?

9. "I can't stand the sight of blood or needles, so I could never participate in a paternity test!"
While a blood sample can be used, most labs use a painless buccal swab to collect sample DNA from inside the participant's cheek. The swab is similar to a cotton swab, but is made of a material called Dacron, which creates a consistent surface for the cheek cells to adhere to. As mentioned above, this collection process is painless.

8. "I have to wait until the baby is born to have a paternity test done."
Prenatal paternity testing can be done as early as the 10th week of the pregnancy until as late as the 24th week of the pregnancy. A chorionic villi sampling (CVS), in which cells are collected from the placenta, or an amniocentesis can be performed to collect loose fetal cells to be used in a DNA paternity test. There are slight medical risks for these invasive procedures and they must be performed by a medical professional. Some companies claim to be able to perform non-invasive testing of the mother's blood to determine paternity. However, these tests are not scientifically validated and are not endorsed by AABB-accredited laboratories.

7. "If I get a test, people will find out about it."
Each case is unique and should be handled with the utmost confidentiality. The procedures should be private and discreet. At a private laboratory like DDC (DNA Diagnostics Center), your results are confidential. However, if you go through a child support agency, your results will be public record. Also, if the case goes to court, a judge may need to see the results.With a privately conducted test, once you receive the results, you decide what to do with them.

6. "Paternity testing divides families."
Paternity testing has many benefits. It is used in adoption, immigration, genealogy and other family-building cases. Testing benefits the child in cases where paternity must be verified for inheritance or insurance purposes and in cases that involve child support. It's true that you do need to prepare for the results; the important thing, however, is to be able to move forward once you know the truth.

5."Paternity testing takes too long. I need results now."
If a lab can dedicate a team to your case, the testing can be done as fast as one day. It is more expensive if the results need to be performed in a swift manner. A few labs can offer results in an average of five days in most cases—DNA Diagnostics Center can complete it in 3 days. In general. you will receive prompt service and results if you are using a private laboratory. If you are planning on going through a government child support agency, it could take months for the processing and paperwork to go through, even though the actual testing may only take a week or two.

4. "My ex-boyfriend is gone. Without him, we will never know who the father of my child is!"
In some situations the alleged father is unavailable or unwilling to partake in a paternity test. In these situations, a grandparentage test can be performed. This test uses the paternal grandparents' DNA to determine if the child is biologically related to the grandparents. This test determines if the child is a descendant of the grandparents, so if they had more than one son, all sons would be included as a potential father of the child.

3. "I cannot do a paternity test because the potential father of my child lives hundreds of miles away from me."
Some companies have satellite DNA sample collection sites. DDC has many collection sites in all 50 states and in 168 countries around the world. Each DDC sample collection site is equipped to handle the Chain of Custody process, which requires samples to be taken by a neutral third party. The Chain of Custody enables the results to be used in court. Separate appointments for sample collection can be made to accommodate those not living in the same area. Samples can be collected at different times and at different collection sites.

2. "It doesn't matter where a paternity test is performed because all labs are equal."
All labs are not equal. You should check the accreditations of any laboratory you are considering. You can also check to see if the lab you are considering has perfect accreditation and certificate scores. It is also a good idea to find out if the DNA samples will be tested twice to ensure accuracy and to rule out false results. Not all laboratories fulfill these requirements.

1. "Paternity testing is expensive."
Only a few years ago, paternity tests cost over $1,000. Due to more advanced technology, a test can now be performed for between $400 and $600. Quality should never be sacrificed for price, especially in situations as sensitive as paternity testing. Make sure that the laboratory will test the results twice to ensure accuracy. Efficient and accurate paternity testing should be as affordable as possible.

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