Genetic reconstruction: An alternative when other DNA tests are not possible
How can you determine the paternity of your child if you can’t get a DNA sample from an alleged father? Can the alleged father’s family help you determine your child’s paternity?
Genetic reconstruction makes it possible for you to learn more about the relationship between your child and an alleged father, often when the alleged father is missing and no usable sample of his DNA is available. It is also often used in cases of separated family members and adoption.
To use genetic reconstruction to answer your questions about who your child’s father is, you need the help of at least two of the alleged father’s family members. His full brother or sister and his biological parents are best for this test. DNA samples would be taken from the alleged father’s family members, your child, and you (the child’s mother). These samples are painlessly taken with buccal swabs.
Your child’s DNA will be compared to your DNA and then to the family’s DNA to help identify a possible genetic relationship. By comparing the DNA of the alleged father’s family and your child, genetic reconstruction along with other known records can indirectly determine the paternity of your child. After about two weeks, you will receive the test results that will tell you the odds that your child is related to the alleged father’s family.
Few DNA testing laboratories offer genetic reconstruction services because of the test’s complexity. However, you should feel confident choosing Beta, as our scientists and laboratory staff are highly trained and experienced to handle genetic reconstruction cases.
To learn more about this DNA test, visit our Genetic Reconstruction page or call us at 1-800-798-3810. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be happy to answer all of your questions.
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