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AccuDNA performs many types of DNA testing in their St. Louis, MO, lab, with a specialization in relationship testing. One of the most important relationships they test for is maternal. That is, their tests verify whether an alleged mother is the biological mother of a child. The results of a maternity test are extremely conclusive, with an accuracy of up to 99.9%, and provide valuable evidence in court cases. People may also request maternity testing for personal reasons.

How Is a DNA Maternity Test Performed?

First, the DNA testing specialist takes a cheek (buccal) swab from both the alleged mother and the child, to obtain DNA samples. Then they compare the genes of each cheek sample, to check if the child appears to have inherited genes from the alleged mother. If so, there is a high likelihood that she is the biological mother. Paternity testing is not necessary for accurate maternity test results.

When Would You Need Maternity Testing?dna testing

There are many situations in which maternity testing is necessary. For example, maternity testing is a necessary aspect of applying for tribal membership, which requires that an applicant’s biological mother be a Native American. Couples working with a surrogate mother may also need maternity testing to verify the biological mother of an embryo—in other words, whether it’s the surrogate’s or not. Maternity tests are also used when an adopted child believes they’ve found their birth mother, or to restore order in the rare event babies were switched at a maternity ward. There are many more situations, too.

If you require relationship DNA testing, including paternity, maternity, avuncular, or siblingship, AccuDNA can help. They have provided the Greater St. Louis, MO, area with DNA testing services since 2005, with flexible hours and 100% confidentiality. To make an inquiry, you can reach the lab directly at (314) 845-9997. More information about their services is available online.

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