{"id":11617,"date":"2022-03-17T20:03:52","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T20:03:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arcpointlabs.com\/sugarland\/?p=11617"},"modified":"2025-05-09T09:15:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T09:15:35","slug":"how-accurate-is-a-dna-paternity-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arcpointlabs.com\/sugarland\/blog\/how-accurate-is-a-dna-paternity-test\/","title":{"rendered":"How Accurate is a DNA Paternity Test?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u2019re dealing with questions of paternity, it\u2019s likely that accuracy is of the highest concern. Establishing paternity correctly has a significant impact on the life of a child as well as their parents, and factors into a variety of legal situations including child custody, child support, benefits, and more. For this reason, choosing a high-quality DNA paternity test is of the utmost importance. The accuracy of DNA testing for paternity depends largely on the method of testing, including who administers the test and how it is processed. Choosing the wrong testing option can not only result in invalid results, but it can also lead to wasted money and time on data that a legal court will not accept.<\/p>\n<h2>How Accurate are DNA Tests?<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever questioned the accuracy of DNA tests, the simple answer is \u2013 very. Correctly administered, a DNA paternity test is between 90 and 99 percent accurate. That said, choosing the right method of testing is critical in ensuring the highest accuracy level.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the Different Types of DNA Paternity Testing?<\/h2>\n<p>There are two broad categories of\u00a0DNA testing, each one used and conducted very differently. Though each one serves its own purpose, it\u2019s very important to clearly understand their differences.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Legal DNA testing<\/strong>\u00a0is conducted in a professional lab setting, often using a blood test. A strict procedure is followed to prevent contamination of the sample or any tampering with results, and the lab plays the role of the neutral third party. A\u00a0<a href=\"\/our-solutions\/legal-judicial-solutions\/dna-testing\/\">legal DNA test<\/a>\u00a0provides results that can be used in a court of law, such as in child custody cases, child support proceedings, and other legal situations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Non-legal DNA testing<\/strong>\u00a0does not supply court-admissible results. These types of tests are often conducted at an individual\u2019s home,\u00a0<a href=\"\/our-solutions\/personal-solutions\/paternity-testing\/\">using a kit<\/a>\u00a0that requires just a quick cheek swab. Although these kits can be a convenient option for those confirming paternity for personal reasons, there are many factors that can affect the accuracy of the results, including the quality of the kit, the lab that analyzes the sample, and even your ability to correctly collect the sample.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Do I Choose a Reliable Lab for DNA Testing?<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re searching for paternity test results you can trust, choose a professional lab with highly-trained lab technicians.<\/p>\n<h2>{Sub:BusinessName}<\/h2>\n<p>For highly accurate, 100-percent confidential DNA testing, look no further than\u00a0<a href=\"\/sugarland\/\">{Sub:BusinessName}<\/a>.<a href=\"\/sugarland\/contact-us\/\">\u00a0Contact us<\/a>\u00a0to schedule your appointment or to learn more about our selection of convenient, professional testing solutions today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u2019re dealing with questions of paternity, it\u2019s likely that accuracy is of the highest concern. Establishing paternity correctly has a significant impact on the life of a child as well as their parents, and factors into a variety of legal situations including child custody, child support, benefits, and more. For this reason, choosing a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>When you&rsquo;re dealing with questions of paternity, it&rsquo;s likely that accuracy is of the highest concern. Establishing paternity correctly has a significant impact on the life of a child as well as their parents, and factors into a variety of legal situations including child custody, child support, benefits, and more. For this reason, choosing a high-quality DNA paternity test is of the utmost importance. The accuracy of DNA testing for paternity depends largely on the method of testing, including who administers the test and how it is processed. Choosing the wrong testing option can not only result in invalid results, but it can also lead to wasted money and time on data that a legal court will not accept.<\/p><h2>How Accurate are DNA Tests?<\/h2><p>If you&rsquo;ve ever questioned the accuracy of DNA tests, the simple answer is &ndash; very. Correctly administered, a DNA paternity test is between 90 and 99 percent accurate. That said, choosing the right method of testing is critical in ensuring the highest accuracy level.<\/p><h2>What are the Different Types of DNA Paternity Testing?<\/h2><p>There are two broad categories of\u00a0<a href=\"\/our-solutions\/personal-solutions\/dna-testing\/\">DNA testing<\/a>, each one used and conducted very differently. Though each one serves its own purpose, it&rsquo;s very important to clearly understand their differences.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Legal DNA testing<\/strong>\u00a0is conducted in a professional lab setting, often using a blood test. A strict procedure is followed to prevent contamination of the sample or any tampering with results, and the lab plays the role of the neutral third party. A\u00a0<a href=\"\/our-solutions\/legal-judicial-solutions\/dna-testing\/\">legal DNA test<\/a>\u00a0provides results that can be used in a court of law, such as in child custody cases, child support proceedings, and other legal situations.<\/li><li><strong>Non-legal DNA testing<\/strong>\u00a0does not supply court-admissible results. These types of tests are often conducted at an individual&rsquo;s home,\u00a0<a href=\"\/our-solutions\/personal-solutions\/paternity-testing\/\">using a kit<\/a>\u00a0that requires just a quick cheek swab. 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The lab should be able to confirm that their results are legally-admissible, as well as provide information about the\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aabb.org\/sa\/facilities\/Pages\/RTestAccrFac.aspx\">AABB-certification<\/a>.<\/p><h2>{Sub:BusinessName}<\/h2><p>For highly accurate, 100-percent confidential DNA testing, look no further than\u00a0<a href=\"\/sugarland\/\">{Sub:BusinessName}<\/a>.<a href=\"\/sugarland\/contact-us\/\">\u00a0Contact us<\/a>\u00a0to schedule your appointment or to learn more about our selection of convenient, professional testing solutions today.<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11617","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-health-wellness"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.0 (Yoast SEO v26.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How Accurate is a DNA Paternity Test? - ARCpoint Labs of Sugarland<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"When you\u2019re dealing with questions of paternity, it\u2019s likely that accuracy is of the highest concern. 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