Prenatal Paternity Test

Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Testing is a method for determining paternity before the baby’s birth. It involves analysing cell-free fetal DNA in the mother’s blood and comparing it to the potential fathers’ DNA. Fetal DNA can be detected as early as 5 weeks into the pregnancy. After isolating and sequencing the cell-free DNA using Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), it’s compared to the DNA collected from the alleged fathers using a simple buccal swab.

The baby’s genetic profile consists of half from the mother and half from the father. To establish paternity, the alleged father’s genetic profile must match half of the baby’s genetic profile.

Paternity is EXCLUDED in case in which the genetic characteristics of the potential father differ from those of the baby, while it is ATTRIBUTED if they match, a report is then generated to indicate whether the tested man is or isn’t the biological father.

How to book a test:

Step 1: Book an appointment at a Goodbody Clinic of your choice

Step 2: Visit your chosen clinic where our trained healthcare professional will collect a blood sample from the mother, and the potential fathers(s) will complete a Buccal cheek swab using the kit we provide

Step 3: Receive your result within 15 working days, once samples reach the Italian laboratory.

Important information

To qualify for this test you must be at least 10 weeks pregnant
Have completed your first scan (private or NHS)
The alleged father must not eat, drink, smoke, chew gum, or brush their teeth in the hour before the booked appointment
You must bring the test kit we post to your address to your appointment.