Interpreting Results
Once you have your results, the following explanation can be helpful in explaining the meaning of the data.
Interpretation Section
IDENTITY SOLUTIONS DNA paternity results are summarized in the report's Interpretation Section. The results are explained in one of two ways:
1. The alleged father is excluded as being the biological father of the child.
2. The alleged father cannot be excluded as being the biological father of the child, and the probability is >99.0%
Results Section
The "numbers" section of the report reveals the DNA patterns of the individuals tested. People have two genetic markers, or numbers for each DNA system analyzed. One genetic marker was inherited from the mother and the other genetic marker was inherited from the father. The order in which the genetic markers appear is insignificant, if the combined paternity index is a 99% probabilty (fix probability) of paternity, there is a "match" between the alleged father and child. If the combined paternity index is a 0%, it is a "non-match" between the alleged father and child. A zero means that the alleged father is excluded as being the biological father of the child.
Requesting Results
It is important to submit the correct information prior to your sample collection. In order to protect your confidentiality and maintain legal chain-of-custody, after samples have been taken, you may only change your contact information or result address (i.e. mailing address, email address, phone or fax number, etc.) in writing and with proof of your identity. There is an additional $15.00 fee for additional copies of the test results.
