Legal Paternity Testing in Maryland

If you are considering a DNA test it is important to distinguish between a legal Paternity and non-legal Paternity test. A legal Paternity test is lab based and follows a strict chain of custody. It can be used in the court of law and a non-legal test cannot be used for legal purposes. The legal paternity test will provide you results of a relationship between a father and a child. Smartest labs can provide you with guidance in selecting a test and providing you with accurate results. We serve the Maryland, WA DC and Virginia areas. Call us to find a test near you.

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Most Trusted, Affordable, And 100% Accurate Maryland DNA Paternity Testing

SmarTest Labs Legal DNA Paternity test is conducted with strict chain of custody and provides a 99.9% of accuracy in determining the relationship between a father and a child.

Our laboratory has conducted over 100 DNA tests over the last 4 years.

Assistance in reading test results

SmarTest Labs can assist you to read the results of the test. The certificate can be difficult to read but we are required to present the clinical information on the certificate.

Types of DNA Tests at our, Maryland clinic:

Smartest Labs provides various DNA tests depending on your needs. If you need to determine the relationship between people, SmarTest labs conducts both legal and non-legal DNA testing. Call us as we will provide you the necessary guidance on the tests you need.

There are three main types of DNA tests that can be done. The choice of the DNA test depends on what a person is looking to get out of the test. DNA comes in chromosomes with a person having 23 pairs and 46 chromosomes.

Y-Chromosome DNA (Y-DNA)

Used in determining the 23rd. chromosome in a person’s DNA which is the Y-Chromosome. The DNA test is conducted to determine the patriarchal lineage of a person.
This Chromosome is passed from father to child.

Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA)

This is a DNA test is done through the maternal lineage. The Mitochondrial DNA test can only be done on women.

Autosomal DNA (used frequently in ancestry DNA Analysis)

Autosomal DNA which is 22 pairs are inherited by everyone regardless if they are males or females. Individuals inherit 50% of DNA from your mother and 50% from your father. This makes autosomal DNA unique by person and being available in both males and females. It is used significantly in ancestral tracking.

SmarTest Labs DNA tests include

Paternity DNA Test

A Paternity DNA Test compares the DNA between one child and the alleged father to determine if they are the actual father.
Our skilled and trained individuals can assist through the DNA test requirements.

Legal Paternity DNA

A legal Paternity DNA Test is necessary when results will be admitted in Court as evidence for issues such as adoption, custody, birth certificate changes, taxes or inheritance and immigration. The test is conducted under a strict chain of custody.

Non-Legal Paternity

A non-Legal Paternity DNA test is conducted for peace of mind and personal information. The basic test kit contains collection supplies for 1 child and 1 alleged father.

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FAQ

How accurate is the paternity test?

An accredited lab that is AABB certified like SmarTest Labs can mitigate the risks of error as we use a strict chain of custody to conduct the test. Our results have historically been at 99.9% accurate.

What affects a paternity test?

Accuracy in collection can impact a paternity test. Other impacts include refusal of the father to test, refusal of a mother to provide approval for a child to be tested and a father that is deceased or a child that is deceased.

Can I get a paternity test near me?

Yes, Smartest labs an AABB accredited DNA testing facility can provide you guidance and testing for any DNA test.

How early can a paternity test be done?

A paternity test can be done at any time after a child is born. If the child is unborn, the mother must be at least 7 – 8 weeks along in her pregnancy for the test to be accurate.