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Fetal Cell Prenatal Paternity Test:
FAQs
Below are a list of questions
frequently asked about the Fetal Cell Prenatal Paternity Test. If
you do not see the answer to your question below or would like more
information, please contact us.
How does this test work?
How many weeks pregnant do you have to be to take the test?
How is this test
"noninvasive"?
Where
is the mother's blood collected?
Who collects the alleged father(s)
samples?
What kinds of
samples can be submitted for the alleged father(s)?
How are the samples from the alleged father(s) collected?
When
are the samples from the alleged father(s) samples submitted?
What steps are
involved in this test?
How do I order this test?
How long will it
take to get the
results?
How accurate is
this test?
Is there any scientific research related to this type of test?
How much is this test?
What is the
Prenatal Gender Test?
How much is the Prenatal Gender Test?
How does this test work?
This test uses both fetal cells and fetal DNA isolation from
maternal blood. During pregnancy, a variety of cell types of
fetal origin, as well as fetal DNA, cross the placenta and
circulate within maternal peripheral blood.
This fetal
material is a source of information about the gender and
genetic makeup of the developing fetus.
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How many weeks pregnant do you have to be to take the test?
This test is generally available to mothers as early as 13 weeks
into gestation.
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How
is this test "noninvasive"?
Unlike an
amniocentesis or
CVS,
this test does not require the insertion of a needle into the
mother's abdomen or the insertion of a thin tube through a woman’s
vagina and cervix.
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Where is the mother's blood collected?
During the consultation, your confidential case counselor will
arrange for the collection of the mother's blood at one of our
collection sites located nationwide.
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Who collects the alleged father(s)
samples?
The mother can collect samples from the alleged father(s) or we
can send the collection kit to the alleged father(s) so that they
may submit their samples.
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What kinds of
samples can be submitted for the alleged father(s)?
Swab, hair, or
forensic
samples may be submitted for the alleged father(s).
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How are the samples from the alleged father(s)
collected?
Included with this test are directions for collecting each type
of sample from the alleged father(s) (swab, hair, or
forensic).
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When
are the samples from the alleged father(s) samples submitted?
Samples from the alleged father(s) can either be sent with the
mother's blood sample, or sent separately at a later time.
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What steps are
involved in this test?
An overview of the testing process is available
here.
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How do I order this test?
Simply call us at toll-free 1-877-786-9323 to begin the test by
speaking to a confidential case counselor.
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How long will it
take to get the
results?
After we receive the mother's blood sample and the samples from
the alleged father(s), results will be available in approximately 12
business days.
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How accurate is
this test?
Accuracy for this test is 99+%. Exact
accuracy depends on maternal questionnaire completed
during the consultation.
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Is there any scientific research related to this type of test?
International scientific journal articles related to
this type of testing can be viewed
here.
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How much is this test?
The Standard Test is $990 (mother, fetus, and
one alleged father) and each additional additional
alleged father is $150 when tested at the same time. Collection fees
will also apply and vary depending on your geographical location.
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What is the
Prenatal Gender Test?
This prenatal gender test gives curious parents the option of knowing the
gender of their baby as early as 10 weeks into gestation. This
test uses only the mother's blood.
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How much is the Prenatal Gender Test?
The Fetal Cell ID Prenatal Gender Test is $390.
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