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Paternity Testing
Results
1. How long does the test take?
The results of a routine DNA paternity test take 2 business days or less from the time the last sample is received in our DNA testing laboratory.
2. What will the results indicate?
The results will provide a probability of paternity of either 0.00% or 99.9% or greater. For a more detailed explanation of how to interpret a DNA paternity report, click here.
3. Will Results Be Accepted In Court?
Due to the fact that Orchid Cellmark is a fully accredited laboratory, the results of a Court Ready DNA paternity test can be used in any legal matter and will be accepted in a court of law, assuming the Chain of Custody form was completed in accordance with Orchid Cellmark’s strict Chain of Custody guidelines. The results of a Curiosity test will not be accepted in any legal matter.