The process and time of paternity test
I believe everyone is familiar with paternity testing. It is a method that can resolve the biological relationship between parents and children. So how many days does it take to get the results of a paternity test? In fact, this is related to the identification institution, the identification method selected and the number of samples. Generally, the paternity test takes 3-5 working days. Below we will introduce the process and time of paternity testing in detail from four aspects: identification institution, identification method, sample quantity and special circumstances.
Authentication agency
When conducting a paternity test, it is very important to choose a testing agency. Choosing a formal and authoritative appraisal institution can effectively ensure the accuracy and professionalism of test results. In addition, there are differences in the testing times of different certification agencies. For some well-known large-scale identification institutions, they have advanced equipment, standardized laboratory management, and professional personnel. They often use DNA comparison for identification, so the speed is relatively fast. However, due to limited conditions, the identification speed of small non-professional appraisal institutions is relatively slow. Therefore, the choice of identification institution is inseparable from the speed and accuracy of identification results.
Authentication method
There are many methods for paternity testing, such as fingerprints, blood, saliva, hair, nails, etc. Different testing methods will have different testing times. Under normal circumstances, DNA testing is the main method of paternity testing, with the highest accuracy and reliability. The speed of DNA identification varies depending on the specific method. The fastest can produce results within one day, usually 3-5 days, and the slowest may take about a week. For paternity testing using non-DNA comparison methods, the testing time may be relatively long. General blood testing, fingerprint testing, etc. require about 5 working days.
Sample size
The number of samples is one of the important factors affecting the speed of paternity testing. Even for DNA identification, if there are a large number of samples, it will take longer to analyze, which means that the time to get the results will also be affected. Generally speaking, the number of samples required for a paternity test is 3-4, including the child, father and mother (optional). Therefore, if the number of samples is large, the time required for paternity testing will also be lengthened.
Special circumstances
In some cases, a paternity test may take longer than expected. Special circumstances may include sample contamination or test failure. In this case, the identification agency often needs to collect new samples and re-test, so the testing time will naturally be extended. In addition, if there are less than 3 samples, they need to be collected again to avoid affecting the detection accuracy and result speed, which will also lengthen the identification time.
Conclusion
In general, the detection speed of paternity testing varies depending on the specific identification method, identification institution, number of samples, special circumstances, etc. Under normal circumstances, the paternity test takes about 3-5 working days, and the DNA comparison test is relatively fast. But if you encounter some special circumstances, when testingThe time may be extended. Therefore, when conducting paternity testing, you must choose a formal and professional testing agency, and must strictly abide by regulations in collecting and providing samples, so as to ensure the accuracy and speed of the testing results.
