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Are mail in non invasive prenatal paternity screenings not done in a medical setting considered valid?

Q: are mail in non invasive prenatal paternity screenings not done in a medical setting considered valid?

: Since "social issues" may be involved in paternity testing, the validity of a "mailed in sample" is questionable, since the sample may be not from the individual concerned. For "valid" results, a medical setting with photo confirmed ID is required.

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Since "social issues" may be involved in paternity testing, the validity of a "mailed in sample" is questionable, since the sample may be not from the individual concerned. For "valid" results, a medical setting with photo confirmed ID is required.

Dr Colantino agreed

Answered 6/26/2021

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Dr. Steven McCornack answered

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Courts would likely insist on testing meeting a higher standard

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A member asked:

Are mail in non invasive prenatal paternity screenings not done in a medical setting considered valid?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Berryman answered

Dr Colantino agreed

Dr. Steven McCornack answered

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