Legal Siblingship Testing – Accurate Results for Legal Purposes
A legal Siblingship DNA Test compares the DNA of one person to that of another to determine the likelihood that they are biologically related as siblings. This is done by calculating the statistical likelihood that the parties share the same two parents, one parent or no parent at all.
A legal Siblingship DNA relationship test is one that is court admissible.
Affordable and Trusted Siblingship DNA Testing Services
At SmarTest Labs, we conduct siblingship DNA test under the strict Chain of Control. A legal Siblingship DNA test provides you the opportunity to present the results in court and provides clarity in a relationship between 2 people.
A Legal Siblingship DNA test must be conducted in a certified laboratory like SmarTest Labs, for the results to be court admissible.
The cost of the test is $499 for 2 individuals. We can add additional individuals if necessary for and additional fee.
Legal AABB Accredited Siblingship DNA Testing Services
SmarTest Labs is an AABB accredited testing facility for legal Siblingship DNA testing. Our facility has trained and highly qualified professionals to answer all your questions, guide you through the process and provide you with 99.99% accurate test results.
For a Siblingship DNA test near you please call us at 301-686-8566 for further assistance and guidance.
Types of Siblingship DNA Tests Offered
An informational Siblingship DNA test will provide you knowledge of the relationship between siblings but cannot be used for legal purposes like inheritance, immigration etc.
A legal siblingship DNA test will provide you the ability to conduct relationship requirements in the legal system. For e.g. the results can be used in court to determine immigration requirements, Inheritance and health requirements.
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FAQ
What is a legal siblingship test?
A sibling DNA test is a simple procedure that will take the cheek swab from the siblings (two individuals who may be related) and if a parent is involved, a cheek swab from the parent is also taken.
The addition of a parent makes for a much more accurate outcome of the test. If a father is not present, and the mother is, then the mother’s DNA will be compared to the children’s and the remaining DNA in the children will be the fathers.
There are between 21 – 36 genetic markers that the test will evaluate to find the possible matches of siblings, no matches or half matches.
What affects a siblingship test?
Improper handling to collection, sample management and lack of proper qualified trainers to collect the sample can risk the integrity of the sample. SmarTest Labs provides you with proper management of your samples for accuracy of results. We understand that the results can impact people’s lives.
How accurate is a sibling DNA test?
A Legal Siblingship test collected at SmarTest Labs, will provide you with a 99.99% accuracy if the individuals are related or 0% if they are not. However, with siblingship DNA tests, you could get a conclusion of 91% and this is considered conclusive as the relationship is positive.
Can sibling DNA tests be used in court?
Yes, a legal siblingship DNA test, conducted at an AABB certified lab can be used in court.