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DNA paternity testing is a scientific process that can positively identify relationships between people from their DNA. Most commonly it is used to establish if a man is the true biological father of a child. DNA paternity testing is also often referred to simply as a DNA test, a paternity test or DNA testing.
Maternity testing
Although requested less frequently, DNA testing is equally powerful at determining maternity as it is paternity. As with paternity testing the analysis is always more conclusive when both parents are tested. Establishing evidence of a maternal relationship is often required as part of an immigration application (for more information, see the immigration DNA testing page).
Maternity testing is sometimes requested when seeking to confirm the identity of a ‘birth’ mother following an adoption or an allegation that babies were switched at birth. In these situations you should seek advice from a third party such as the Citizens Advice Bureau, your GP, solicitor or a family friend.
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