Prenatal Paternity Test
Prenatal DNA Testing just £19*
GTL can perform DNA testing during pregnancy, or prenatal paternity testing, using DNA samples taken between 11 and 23 weeks of the pregnancy. DNA samples must be collected by an obstetrician or gynaecologist by carrying out either a Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) or Amniocentesis procedure. The cost of this procedure is paid directly to the obstetrician or gynaecologist at the time of the appointment and is in addition to GTL’s fee. Please note that private CVS and amniocentesis procedures cost in the region of £450-£500.
In a CVS procedure, cells from the placenta or afterbirth are removed from inside the womb using a needle. The amount of cells removed is extremely small. This is normally performed after the 11th week of the pregnancy.
In an Amniocentesis procedure, a needle is passed into the womb and some fluid removed from around the baby. Ultrasound is used during the procedure so the needle can be guided accurately into the fluid. This is normally performed after about 15½ weeks of pregnancy.
Please click here for frequently asked questions about DNA testing during pregnancy.
Please email us or call one of our Customer Service Advisors on 0333 300 3130 for more information or to request an information pack.
Ordering Your DNA Test Kit
We at GTL believe that, once you have collected DNA samples for testing, you should be able to pay for your DNA test when you are ready. This is why we offer you the opportunity to purchase a DNA testing kit or home paternity test kit now for the low price of £19 and pay the laboratory processing fee at a later date when you return your DNA samples for analysis and testing.
Peace of Mind Prenatal Paternity Testing Kit £19*
Order your prenatal paternity test kit for £19 and pay the laboratory processing fee when you return your DNA samples for analysis. Our prenatal paternity test laboratory processing cost is £399 and includes DNA testing of the alleged father, mother and unborn child. See the information box below for full details. Additional children or a second alleged father may be tested at an extra cost of £79 each.
Important Information About Prenatal DNA Testing & Prenatal Paternity Tests
It should be noted that a paternity test whilst pregnant does carry a small risk to the unborn baby. Studies have indicated that the chances for foetal loss are increased by 0.5% for amniocentesis and by 1% for CVS. GTL strongly recommend that you discuss these issues with your doctor.
Please email us or call one of our Customer Service Advisors on 0333 300 3130 for more information or to request an information pack.
Our Prenatal Paternity Test Includes:
- Discreet packaging marked ‘Private & Confidential’
- DNA testing of the alleged father, child and mother
- Our Premium Quality Paternity Test using 16 genetic markers
- 99.99% accuracy for inclusions (positive results) and 100% accuracy for exclusions (negative results)
- Check your DNA test progress online and view your DNA test report when ready (see above for more information)
- Confidential DNA test results in 5-7 working days
- Our legal ISO accredited DNA tests are available and include free Special Delivery postage of the sampling kit to your chosen health professional
Step 1: Choose Your DNA Test
Step 2: Check Shipping Information
Please take a minute to read the important information below:
All home DNA testing kits are sent in plain, discrete packaging marked ‘Private & Confidential’. There is no return address, no company name and nothing to show what is inside.
For home DNA test kit orders within the United Kingdom:
You will be asked to select how you would like your DNA testing kit sent to you.
Royal Mail 1st class should take 1 working day to reach you but is not guaranteed and may take longer.
Recorded Delivery 1st class should take 1 working day to reach you and requires a signature on delivery. We will be able to provide a tracking number if required. Please note that Recorded Delivery is not guaranteed and may take longer to reach you.
Special Delivery is guaranteed for delivery before 1pm the following working day but is not guaranteed for delivery on a Saturday. We will be able to provide a tracking number if required.
If you would like your order sent by a courier service, please email us or call one of our Customer Service Advisors for a quote on 0333 300 3130.
For home DNA kit orders outside the United Kingdom:
You will be asked to select how you would like your DNA testing kit sent to you.
Royal Mail Airmail should take three days to Western Europe, four days to Eastern Europe and five days for the rest of the world.
Airsure mail receives priority handling in the UK and abroad, making it faster than the normal Airmail times. However, it is not a guaranteed courier service.
If you would like your order sent by Federal Express or another courier service, please email us or call one of our Customer Service Advisors for a quote on 0333 300 3130.
When home DNA test kits are shipped:
All orders received by 4pm GMT Monday to Friday will be dispatched the same day. GTL do not dispatch or receive DNA kits at weekends or on public holidays.
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Step 3: Rush Processing Options and Surcharges
- 24-Hour Release: £350
One working day from receipt of samples at our laboratory - Two Day Release: £180
Two working days from receipt of samples at our laboratory
- Three Day Release: £130
Three working day from receipt of samples at our laboratory - Four Day Release: £80
Four working days from receipt of samples at our laboratory
Step 4: Complete Guide to DNA Testing
Check our complete guide to DNA testing, paternity test and genetic testing services, fees and refund policy.
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Step 5: Additional DNA Testing and Sampling Information
Information about how DNA samples are collected, the differences between legal DNA testing and informational (peace of mind) DNA tests, buccal mouth swab samples versus "pin-prick" blood sample collection and more is available here.
Find out more about what is required with legal paternity testing, court ordered DNA tests, CSA DNA test and immigration DNA testing.
We understand that finding the answer is very important. Discover the benefits of our paternity test and DNA testing.
Release of DNA Test Results
DNA test results will be available to download from this website 5 working days after we receive the DNA samples, completed form and payment of the laboratory processing fee.
Peace of mind DNA results are also available by telephone, email or post for an additional administration fee, currently £5 for telephone, £10 for email and £15 for first class post.
For legal DNA tests, one copy of the notarised test results and supporting documentation will be posted to you, or a designated recipient, as per your instructions. They may also be emailed or telephoned at no extra cost. Further notarised copies are available at an additional cost of £50 each.
Rush Analysis of DNA
If yours is a more urgent case and you require a faster turnaround time, we provide a Rush Processing service at additional cost, please see below for full details.
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All sales are final. If DNA test services are cancelled before shipping and/or handling a £19 refund processing fee will be deducted.
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