Why Should One Go For A Prenatal Paternity Test In India?

Having a healthy baby is one of the dreams of many couples. Every pregnant woman wants to be sure about their child's paternity; a single doubt can lead to a distressed environment in the family. A prenatal paternity Test (No Sex Determination) is helpful for identifying the biological father of the unborn child. The test assures the safety of both the mother and unborn child.

The child inherits DNA from both their parents. There are many tests available for identifying paternity, either by Prenatal paternity test or by Postnatal paternity test. 

Non-Invasive Vs. Older Techniques

The first thing to keep in mind is the Prenatal Paternity Test does not involve the sex determination of the unborn child. It is an offense punishable by law.

The sample required for the unborn baby’s DNA is collected from the mothers blood from the free floating placental cells. Once the testing is over, the DNA profile of the unborn baby is then compared with the alleged father’s DNA profile.

The earlier techniques used to determine the paternity of the unborn child were risky, like the following ones:

• Amniocentesis: A prenatal test that involves puncturing a syringe into the uterus to take out the amniotic fluid. This test was performed between 15-20 weeks of pregnancy. The technique was risky to both the child and the mother. This may lead to bruises, bleeding in the nearby organs, abdominal pain, infections, and miscarriages.
• Chorionic Villus Sampling: Chorionic Villus Sampling was used for cases where checking the chromosomal abnormalities and genetic disorders was the prime goal. In this prenatal test the sample of tissue was collected from the placenta. A placenta is a fetal organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy and provides oxygen, and nutrients to the fetus. The test was performed between 10-13 weeks of pregnancy.

Whereas, in the Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Test, there is no requirement for any puncturing of syringes in the mother’s womb for sample collection. The test is not applicable for the ones carrying twins or triplets due to a free-floating of DNA from both fetuses in the mother’s bloodstream.

Sample Collection Process in Prenatal Paternity Test

• Sample collection: The Prenatal Paternity Test requires blood samples from the mother and a cheek swab from the alleged father. This test can be performed after 9 weeks of pregnancy. 
• Testing: The DNA is isolated from the respective samples and analyzed by using the STR profiling technique. 
• Conclusion: After analysis, the DNA profiles of both the alleged father and the unborn baby are compared.

Where To Go for a Prenatal Paternity Test?

DDC Laboratories India is a certified and trusted DNA testing company. They offer DNA testing service, including prenatal paternity tests in India, and across the globe.

Here are some of the features that make us the best for prenatal paternity tests:

• They have more than 250 collection centers across the globe.
• They provide accurate and reliable reports to the customers.
• They have dedicated customer support to guide about the type of tests one should opt.
• They keep the reports confidential. 
• They deliver the reports to the customers within 8-9 business days.

Though you may go for a paternity test after the birth of a child. But in some cases it might be possible to go for a prenatal paternity test of an unborn baby. DDC Laboratories India is successfully helping individuals by providing the Prenatal Paternity DNA Test.