Prenatal DNA Paternity Test - Establishing Paternity before Birth

If your child has not yet been born, and you are anxious to determine their paternity, a prenatal test will enable you to do so during pregnancy.

Accuracy of 99,99+%
Fast results (10-15 working days)
Father’s samples taken quickly and easily in your own home
Child’s samples taken by a medical professional, after prior consultation with your doctor

As with our normal DNA paternity tests, our highly qualified scientists analyse 19 or 23 regions of DNA during a prenatal test, making our tests up to 250,000 times more accurate than those offered by other laboratories.

DNA Solutions offers high accuracy at affordable prices. We understand that parents will feel anxious about taking a paternity test during pregnancy. Our team of highly qualified scientists and customer care representatives is available to answer your questions at all times. Simply contact the team now or click on one of the questions below for further information.

What is a Prenatal Paternity Test?

Some parents will choose to take a DNA test before their child is born, in order to establish who the father is. This is called a Prenatal Paternity Test.

The father’s sample may be taken in the comfort of his own home, following the procedure outlined in our free information pack and testing kit. We usually recommend a simple mouth swab, as this is reliable and entirely painless.

The unborn baby’s sample may be taken by one of the following two methods:
1. Amniocentesis: Collection of a sample of amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus.
2. CVS: Collection of a sample of the chorionic villi of which the placenta is composed.

Please read the table below for further information on these two testing methods.

Which sampling method should I choose?

	CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling)	Amniocentesis
When can I choose this method?	Very early on, 11th-18th week of pregnancy	Later, 12^th-21^st week of pregnancy
What is the procedure?	A sample of fetal chorionic villi is obtained by inserting a catheter through the cervix and applying gentle suction.	Approximately 10 ml of amniotic fluid are extracted from the amnion, surrounding the developing fetus.
How accurate is the test?	A test using samples taken by CVS is just as accurate as a post-natal test.	A test using samples taken by Amniocentesis is just as accurate as a post-natal test.
Are there any side effects	Common side effects include some bleeding, period- like pain and discomfort in the abdominal area. You should contact your doctor immediately if you experience heavy bleeding, pain or a high temperature.	Common side effects include mild pain or stomach cramps. You should contact your doctor immediately if you experience heavy bleeding, pain or a high temperature.
Who takes the samples?	An appointment could be advised through your GP. Alternatively, clients can enquire with a medical centre in your local area.	An appointment could be advised through your GP. Alternatively, clients can enquire with a medical centre in your local area.
What are the risks to my baby?	Chances of fetal loss are increased by 1%. Please discuss these risks with your doctor before making a decision.	Chances of fetal loss are increased by 0.5%. Please discuss these risks with your doctor before making a decision.

Where do I go from here?

We strongly advise you to discuss your options with your GP before going ahead with the test. In the meantime, why not order a free information pack and testing kit or contact a fully trained member of our team for more information?

Once your GP has agreed to assist you with sample collection, you will simply need to send samples of the father and child to us for analysis, following the instructions in your information pack. Results are usually available within 10-15 working days.

DNA Solutions offers a choice of prenatal paternity tests for your peace of mind. You can choose between the Premium Test or the Super Test according to your needs. These options are described further on our Paternity Tests page and outlined in detail in the free information pack and testing kit.

We are also able to assist you with an ISO accredited court approved test that may be used for legal purposes. For further information on our legal testing procedures, please contact a member of the team.

How much does a Prenatal Paternity Test Cost?

	Basic Test (including father, mother and 1 prenatal sample for child)	Per additional person to be tested	Per additional discreet sample
Prenatal Premium Test 16-Loci Test	£234	+£75	+£75
Prenatal Super Test 23-Loci Test	£274	+£75	+£75
Prenatal Legal Test	£374	+£135	-

Prenatal DNA Paternity Test - Establishing Paternity before Birth

CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling)

Amniocentesis