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Question about DNA tests?

How do you go about getting a DNA test in Australia? My partner is being hassled for child support from a girl he went out with a long time ago, saying her 16 year old son is his. Help!

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  • 8 years ago
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    The process begins with a sample of an individual's DNA (typically called a "reference sample"). The most desirable method of collecting a reference sample is the use of a buccal swab, as this reduces the possibility of contamination. When this is not available (e.g. because a court order may be needed and not obtainable) other methods may need to be used to collect a sample of blood, saliva, semen, or other appropriate fluid or tissue from personal items (e.g. toothbrush, razor, etc.) or from stored samples (e.g. banked sperm or biopsy tissue). Samples obtained from blood relatives (biological relative) can provide an indication of an individual's profile, as could human remains which had been previously profiled.

    A reference sample is then analyzed to create the individual's DNA profile using one of a number of techniques, discussed below. The DNA profile is then compared against another sample to determine whether there is a genetic match.

    Source(s): PRINCIPLE BIOLOGY
  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    you certainly have each magnificent over your baby. You as obtainable organic and organic father, have not basically a criminal magnificent over the baby yet in addition your ethical responsibilities and responsibilities. additionally, why could the baby not comprehend the father that further her into this international? how could she experience in direction of you later in existence whilst she famous out? What approximately if she makes a decision she desires to comprehend you and ask you why you in no way sought to make touch along with her? You sound like a competent guy and pondering no rely in the experience that your baby is simpler off devoid of is amazingly considerate and heart felt- yet you're maximum probable her father. you are able to ask her for a paternity DNA try. it is not an basic selection. I took one. If she does not choose you interior the baby's existence, she could permit you recognize that's somebody elses, that she slept with somebody else or maybe attempt to cheat interior the try so with the aid of fact the end result to instruct u r not the dad. yet, in good faith, ask her in case you are able to settle this with a DNA try amicably between you; if not tell her you're waiting to undertaking her in courtroom. maximum in all danger to bypass to courtroom, you will could instruct you had a relationship with the mummy. What with regard to the baby's delivery certificates? I did a peace of ming try with easyDNA and that they actually helped, have been expert yet know-how. They do criminal paternity testing so can in all danger advise you on that too

  • toomba
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    This only has to be done if there is a court case pending.

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