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Private paternity testing gives you a confidential laboratory route to establish whether a tested man is supported or excluded as the biological father.

The most suitable test depends on when you want the answer. Testing during pregnancy uses placental DNA found in maternal blood, while testing after birth uses samples collected directly from the child and alleged father.

Our current option is designed for a singleton pregnancy from 10 weeks. Follow the prenatal route below to understand how the test works, which samples are required and whether it matches your present circumstances.

Put simply, a paternity test compares DNA from the people included to assess whether the tested man is supported or excluded as the biological father. The way those samples are collected then depends on whether testing takes place during pregnancy or after birth.

Because our current option is designed for pregnancy, the laboratory uses placental DNA circulating in maternal blood. It then compares selected markers with the alleged father’s DNA, so no sample is taken directly from the pregnancy.

Because paternity testing assesses a biological relationship, it does not screen the pregnancy for chromosome or genetic conditions. It therefore answers a different question from NIPT and does not replace maternity screening or routine pregnancy care.

We always recommend that results are discussed with your Healthcare Professional.

If you have a question about the available testing stage, eligibility, samples or ordering process, contact us. We can talk you through the practical requirements before you choose your test.

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