Paternity tests

Which paternity tests do we offer?

Private paternity test

Legal paternity test

Prenatal paternity test

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What is a paternity test and how does it work?

A paternity test is an examination of genetic material (DNA analysis) that makes it possible to establish or exclude the suspicion of a relationship between a man and a child.

A paternity test requires a biological sample from the child and a sample from the presumed father, while a sample from the mother is not necessary but advisable as it increases the reliability of the result.
The sample for the paternity test is usually a swab of the cheek mucosa taken with the help of cotton swabs. A small amount of genetic material (DNA) is isolated from this sample. The characteristics of the child’s DNA are compared with those of the father and the mother.

Types of paternity tests we offer at Genosalut

At Genosalut we offer different paternity tests in terms of their application: private paternity tests and legal paternity tests. We also offer prenatal paternity tests in case you want to know the information before the child is born.

Determination of the biological connection between two persons for the purpose of private use. Participants do not have to identify themselves and their anonymity is guaranteed.

This paternity test is carried out if it is to be used in legal proceedings. For this reason, the requirements are higher: the persons tested must be identified and the control of the samples must be guaranteed until the analysis and transmission of the results.

It is used to establish the biological relationship between an alleged father and his unborn child.

Depending on how the samples are taken, they can be private or legal, invasive or non-invasive.

Our value proposal

Experience

At Genosalut, we have more than 10 years of experience in counselling people with conditions where a genetic cause has been identified or is thought to be possible.

Proximity

We are a close laboratory, we respond personally and we take the time to explain the report in detail to doctors and patients.

Professional interpretation of results

Because of our knowledge and experience, we are able to accurately interpret genetic results and offer professional advice.

Reference in the field

We are the point of contact for patients, doctors and clinics in all areas of human genetic diagnostics and prevention.

What is the difference between a private paternity test and a legal paternity test?

In terms of their usefulness for legal purposes, paternity tests are classified as private and legal. They have some common features, such as their reliability and the possibility of performing them (for Spanish citizens in Spain) without the consent of all participants. However, there are also some differences, such as their legal validity and the need to identify the participants.

Private paternity test

Determination of the biological relationship between two persons for private use. Participants are not asked to identify themselves (to ensure their anonymity) and the information obtained cannot be used for legal proceedings.

Legal paternity test

This paternity test is carried out if it is to be used in legal proceedings. For this reason, the requirements are higher: the persons tested must be identified and the control of the samples must be guaranteed until the analysis and transmission of the results.

Types of paternity testing: private and legal
FAQs

For a paternity test, only certain areas of the repetitive DNA in the non-coding regions are important. 

Scientists call these repeats short tandem repeats (STRs). STRs consist of two to seven DNA bases that can be repeated several times. For example, the sequence “GATC” can occur eight times in one person but fifteen times in another.

They are as individual as a fingerprint and make it possible to identify people almost uniquely (with the exception of identical twins).

Taking a paternity test (with the exception of invasive prenatal paternity tests) is risk-free.

The result of a paternity test is very reliable. Non-existent paternity can be ruled out almost 100% of the time; technical errors are rare. If a paternity test is positive, i.e. proves paternity, the test is correct in more than 99.9% of cases.

Yes, prenatal paternity tests make it possible to establish the biological relationship between an alleged father and his unborn child. Depending on how the samples are taken, they can be informative or legal, invasive or non-invasive. (Applies to Spain).

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Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm

Phone number

+34 616 59 01 65

E-mail

info@genosalut.com

Address

Camí dels Reis, 308 (Clínica Palma Planas)

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Reasons for trusting Genosalut

First genetic diagnosis laboratory in the Balearic Islands

Professionals with experience in medical genetics

Detailed report of the results

Personalised attention for each patient

Wide range of genetic tests

Cutting-edge technology