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Waiting until birth is not the only option. A prenatal test can answer the paternity question during pregnancy from a simple blood draw.
Overview
During pregnancy, small fragments of the baby’s DNA circulate in the mother’s bloodstream. A noninvasive prenatal paternity test isolates those fragments from a maternal blood sample and compares them with a cheek swab from the alleged father.
Because the sample comes from the mother’s arm, not from inside the womb, the procedure avoids the invasive sampling used by older prenatal methods, though a standard blood draw carries the usual minor risks of any blood draw. Many expecting parents find that knowing earlier brings calm, clearer planning, and fewer difficult conversations later.
Step by step
A clear sequence from first conversation to final report, arranged around your schedule in Franklin.
Prenatal paternity testing becomes possible after a minimum point in the pregnancy that the laboratory specifies. We help you confirm you are within that window.
A trained professional collects a standard blood sample from the mother’s arm.
The alleged father provides a cheek swab, at the same visit or separately.
The laboratory separates fetal DNA from maternal DNA and compares it with the alleged father’s profile before releasing a report.
Older prenatal methods such as amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling collect material from inside the uterus and require a physician. A noninvasive prenatal test avoids that entirely by working from maternal blood.
Prenatal testing involves more specialized laboratory work than a standard swab test, so it is usually a more involved service. Pregnancies with twins or other special circumstances may need to be discussed with the laboratory first.
If you need a result for legal purposes, tell us early. Collection can be documented so the result is suitable for official use where accepted.
Short answers to what people commonly ask before booking. Every family situation is different, so please reach out if yours is not covered here.
No. The only blood draw is from the mother’s arm, similar to a routine prenatal blood test.
Often yes. Samples can be collected separately and matched at the laboratory.
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Learn about Legal Paternity TestingDNA Paternity Solutions serves families in Franklin, Tennessee. When you are ready, schedule an appointment through our online scheduler. Before booking, consider who needs to take part and whether your results are for personal or official use. Call our office at (629) 529 4447 if you have questions about Noninvasive Prenatal Paternity Testing or need to discuss collection arrangements.
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