What is DNA Paternity Test for Aborted Fetus?
About
It is a DNA type test that examines the parent-child relationship with the fetus after abortion surgery.
Next-generation sequencing (NGS) confirms parent-child relationships by comparing fetal DNA, maternal DNA, and potentially paternal male DNA.
Can any sample be tested?
It can be examined even if there is only a small part of the fetal tissue. It is necessary to distinguish between maternal and fetal tissue for accurate testing. In addition, in order to prevent DNA degradation, it is necessary to submit the sample immediately after the abortion operation. For these reasons, after applying for an examination in advance, the abortion operation will be performed at our designated medical institution. Please ensure you have applied for this test before you get your abortion procedure. If you apply for this through O.G.M.S., you can only use our designated medical institution for your procedure.
DNA Collection
Using the swab (included in the test kit), gently rub the inside of your cheek to collect buccal mucosa cells (cells from the inner surface of your cheek). Submit this sample, and we will extract DNA from it. If cooperation from a potential father is unavailable, DNA may sometimes be recovered from items like toothbrushes or hair for testing. Please feel free to inquire about what types of samples can be used.
Regarding Appraisal
Medical EvaluationAccuracy of appraisal
The minimum guaranteed accuracy of parent-child relationship is 99.99%, and denial can provide a paternity affirmation probability of 0%.
[Supplement]
In theory, 100% appraisal is not possible, and there is virtually no way to deny a result with a 99.9% paternity affirmation probability. (A repeated test would have the same result.)
In the case where the presumed father is an identical twin, the result may be inconclusive (between the two twins) because they have the same genotype.
Types of appraisal
here are two types of appraisal, "Private appraisal" and "Legal appraisal”.
[Private appraisal]
An appraisal conducted for the purpose of personal confirmation. If it is not required for submission to public institutions or similar entities, this service is sufficient.
[Legal appraisal]
An appraisal intended to be used as proof of parent-child relationship in mediation and trials.
There is no difference in the accuracy of the appraisal results.
