If you need to determine biological paternity during pregnancy, you may not have to wait until after delivery.
A non-invasive prenatal paternity test, often called NIPP, can analyze fetal DNA circulating in the pregnant mother’s bloodstream and compare it with DNA from the alleged father.
At Bluestar Diagnostics, prenatal paternity testing is available beginning at 7 weeks of pregnancy at our Dallas and Plano locations.
What Is a Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Test?
During pregnancy, small amounts of fetal DNA circulate in the mother’s bloodstream.
NIPP testing analyzes this DNA from a maternal blood sample and compares it with DNA collected from the alleged father to evaluate biological paternity.
Because fetal DNA is obtained from the mother's bloodstream, the testing process does not require a fetal sample to be obtained through an invasive procedure.
Is Prenatal Paternity Testing the Same as Amniocentesis?
No.
Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling involve obtaining biological material associated with the pregnancy. A non-invasive prenatal paternity test instead uses a blood sample from the pregnant mother.
This distinction is important for people searching for a paternity test during pregnancy specifically because they want to avoid an invasive prenatal collection.
What Samples Are Needed?
At Bluestar Diagnostics, the pregnant mother provides a blood sample and a DNA sample is collected from the alleged father.
The samples are then sent to the laboratory for analysis.
The collection appointment takes approximately 30 minutes.
How Long Do Prenatal Paternity Test Results Take?
Bluestar's current NIPP testing information states that results are generally available approximately 7 business days after the laboratory receives the samples.
Actual timing can depend on laboratory processing, so individuals with deadlines should schedule accordingly.
Can I Take a Paternity Test Before the Baby Is Born?
Yes.
This is precisely what non-invasive prenatal paternity testing is designed to accomplish. Once the pregnancy meets the testing requirement, biological paternity can be evaluated before delivery.
Where Can I Get a Prenatal Paternity Test in Dallas or Plano?
Bluestar Blood, Drug & Fingerprinting provides non-invasive prenatal paternity testing at its Dallas and Plano locations.
If you're uncertain how far along the pregnancy must be, what documentation to bring, or how collection works, contact Bluestar before your appointment.
Schedule Your Prenatal Paternity Test
Getting clear information about paternity can be important for personal, family and legal decisions.
Schedule your Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Test with Bluestar Diagnostics in Dallas or Plano.