What is the DNA Paternity Test? Is it easy to get done?
You’ve likely seen DNA tests on Indian TV, often where a hero’s affair prompts the heroine to confirm paternity.
You must be wondering now, can anybody get their DNA tested, is it that easy? And the answer to your question is Yes, anybody can get DNA tested and it’s easy.
To do the test, just provide blood, a buccal swab, or nail or hair samples from the family member you want to test.
How does it work?
There are millions of cells in our body and every cell has a copy of your DNA, whether it’s your blood, hair, nails etc. The DNA in the cells comprises chromosomes, there are 46 of them in your body in each cell.
A child is conceived when the father’s sperm, with 23 chromosomes, merges with the mother’s egg, which also has 23 chromosomes. This fusion creates a child with 46 chromosomes, combining 50% of the father’s DNA and 50% of the mother’s DNA.
The scientists in the lab compare the 50% of a child’s DNA with the father and mother to check if it is your child or not. This is done by studying the chromosomes which came from the father and mother.
Now you must be wondering, why do people go for a DNA test?
People often get DNA tests to determine a child’s paternity, usually to find out if the mother had an affair.
The second situation involves individuals with infertility issues who undergo this test to determine if the egg or sperm used to conceive a child is from them. Mostly to check if there is any mistake done by infertility clinics or hospitals.
Now, the third may be a bit shocking, people get their DNA test done to find if their baby got exchanged in hospital. Evidently, most hospitals don’t have proper records of childbirth, especially if it has a big maternal ward and multiple childbirths.
There are plenty of other scenarios, where you can do a DNA test to find the answers you are searching for.
What is the cost of a DNA Test?
The DNA Test Cost ranges from 13000 to 24000, we are the only lab in India to do 28 Marker DNA Test.
Now, you must be wondering where it is done, and who is best for DNA testing?
DNA Labs India offers a variety of genetic tests, including paternity, maternity, NIPT, and testing for rare diseases. It is spread across all major cities, from Jammu to Chennai, and Gujarat to Assam.
Why choose DNA Labs India?
DNA Labs India analyses more chromosome markers than other laboratories, checking 28 markers from both father and child, compared to the 16 or 18 markers used by others. As it is always said, if it’s more it’s better, because an incomplete report can give different results. You don’t want that.
Let’s come to the price. DNA tests for father and child cost between 13,000 and 20,000, depending on the type of samples provided, such as blood, hair, or nails, as each requires a different lab protocol.
