DNA Paternity Test Kit

The DNA Paternity Test Kit is a test kit that allows you to easily confirm the parent-child relationship at home. By taking a sample of the specimen (usually oral cells) at home and sending it to a designated testing laboratory, the parent-child relationship can be scientifically confirmed. Below are details regarding the DNA Paternity Test Kit.

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Features of the DNA Paternity Test Kit

Easy Sample Collection at Home: With the Paternity Test Kit, a DNA sample can be easily obtained by simply swabbing cells from the oral cavity (inside the cheek).Since this is a painless method, children and adults can use it safely.
Fast Results: You will usually receive your results within 1-2 weeks after sending your specimen. For urgent cases, we may offer an optional service to expedite the results.
Maintain anonymity: In many kits, results may be provided anonymously so that appraisals can be performed while protecting personal information.

2. Methods of use

Obtain a kit: Purchase a kit from the laboratory performing the assay.The kit includes swabs, a container for specimen storage, an instruction manual, and a return envelope.
Sample collection: Swab the father’s and the child’s (and possibly the mother’s) oral cells as instructed.
Send the sample: Place the collected sample in the enclosed envelope and send it to the address provided.
Waiting for results: You will usually receive the results of your appraisal in one to two weeks via email or mail.

3. private and legal appraisal

Private Appraisals: A paternity test performed at home is used primarily for personal purposes and has no legal validity. It is used to confirm a parent-child relationship or to resolve questions within the family.
Legal Appraisal: If the results of an appraisal are needed for use in a court of law or legal proceedings, a formal legal procedure must be followed. In a legal opinion, specimens are collected at a designated laboratory and a chain-of-custody is maintained.

4. Cost

Private appraisal kits: Typically cost between 10,000 yen and 50,000 yen and are less expensive than legal appraisals.The cost may vary depending on additional options (e.g., expediting the results, requesting a detailed report, etc.).
Legal appraisal: A paternity test with legal effect usually costs between 20,000 yen and 100,000 yen and can be used as evidence in a court of law or elsewhere.

5. Reliability of results

99.9% Accuracy: DNA testing with the Paternity Kit is highly reliable.If a paternity relationship exists, it can be confirmed with a probability of 99.9% or higher; if not, it is reported with a probability of 0%.
It is important to choose a reliable laboratory: It is important to verify that the laboratory you are requesting testing from is accredited. An accredited laboratory will ensure that the test results are accurate.

6. precautions for use

May not be used for legal purposes: private appraisals performed in the home are intended for confirmation in the home or for personal reasons and may not be used in court or legal proceedings. If legal evidence is needed, a legal appraisal should be selected.
Results may have significant emotional impact: Confirmation of the parent-child relationship is a very important matter and may be affected emotionally by the results. Before receiving the results, it is recommended to consult with family members and professionals and be prepared to receive psychological support.

Summary

The DNA Paternity Kit is a convenient tool that allows you to easily verify your parent-child relationship at home. Because the cost is relatively affordable and often preserves anonymity, it is suitable for those who wish to personally verify the parent-child relationship. However, if it is to be used as legal evidence, legal appraisal should be chosen. It is also important that the results of the appraisal be used with careful consideration because of the potential psychological impact it may have.