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DNA and paternity testing: How are the DNA samples taken?

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Our paternity and DNA testing guide has been provided by Cellmark, the UK’s most experienced DNA paternity testing service. Established in 1987 Cellmark is accredited by the UK Department for Constitutional Affairs and, with over 18 years of specialist DNA paternity testing is one of the largest and most trusted paternity testing providers in Europe. For further information, or to discuss any issues surrounding DNA Paternity Testing please contact Cellmark's friendly and professional customer services team on 01235 528000 or go online at www.cellmark.co.uk.

 

DNA paternity testing - frequently asked questions

 

 

How are the DNA samples taken?

You will need to make an appointment have your samples taken by a Doctor or a Nurse. At that appointment a mouth swab will be rubbed gently and painlessly on the inside of your mouth to collect a sample of cheek cells.

You will also need to complete a consent form at the surgery (please remember to take 2 passport style photographs of each person being tested to the appointment) and these and the sample will then sent to Cellmark by the surgery.


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