What the Results Statement Means
According to stringent accreditation guidelines, IDENTIGENE is required to word the paternity-test results statement in a very specific way. We simply cannot deliver the results with the exact words ‘You ARE the father’ or ‘You are NOT the father’.
To simplify the statement, please look at the formula below:
‘John Doe [insert alleged father’s name] is excluded as the biological father of James Doe [insert child’s name]”
= ‘YOU ARE NOT THE FATHER.”
OR
‘John Doe is not excluded as the biological father of James Doe’
= ‘YOU ARE THE FATHER.”
What your DNA Profile Means
For further clarification purposes ,the results statement also provides details of the DNA profiles . Remember, this is the data that our laboratory used to determine the results: ‘excluded’ or ‘not excluded.” The cheek cells provide our laboratory with a set of DNA markers (up to 15). These markers are used for identifying individuals’ traits. The ‘locus’ or marker location shows two alleles (numbers) for each person tested. These numbers represent a characteristic that has been genetically passed down to the person – one from the biological mother and one from the biological father.
According to genetics, a child MUST have one matching number to the father in each ‘locus’. In some cases, there are natural mutations where the child has a slightly higher or lower value than the father but these are rare. *If the alleged father is ‘excluded’ aka ‘not the father’, they might have sharing numbers in certain ‘loci’ (the singular form of locus) but to be determined the biological father, they would need to have sharing numbers in EACH loci.
At the end of the results statement, you will see a Combined Percentage Index (CPI). This number needs to be 100 or greater in order for the determination to be made that the man tested is the biological father. When the percentage is 100 or greater, the probability (scientific chance) that the test participant is the father will be 99% or greater.
IDENTIGENE recommends submitting the mother’s cheek swabs along with the child’s and alleged father’s check swabs. This helps strengthen the probability of paternity if there happens to be natural mutations in the child’s DNA alleles .
If for some reason IDENTIGENE has questions about your results, they will contact you and send you additional swabs for free so that you can resubmit your test swabs.
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! If you have questions about paternity tests or other DNA testing services, please contact our Client Support Center at 888-404-4363, Mon-Fri from 9 AM to 6 PM Eastern Time. Our friendly, expert representatives are ready and happy to help. Get answers anytime by visiting our Help Center.
moeketsi selela says
I want to know about my results.
KD says
Hi Moeketsi,
I will need more information about you in order to contact customer service. A fast way to get your answers would be to call them at 888-404-GENE or go online to http://www.dnatesting.com and select “online chat”. Moreover, there is a login and password section on the website for you to get your test results as well. You should have established a user name and password when you filled out your paperwork. Hope this helps.
Toya Whiteside says
I want to no if my test results came out only 36% of him being my real dad why would it be so low and he is not Excluded of being my dad can you exsplain that to me please
Identigene says
Hi, Tonya. Was this a straight paternity test with the alleged father and child being tested? Because, if so, a reputable lab should only issue results of 99% or higher probability of paternity or 0% probability of paternity. So honestly, I can’t explain what you were told as you described it here.
matthew says
Weekday if my results came back 95.6%. Is that a positive result that my father is my biological father.
HomeDNA Identigene says
Matthew, that is considered an inconclusive result. With today’s technology, if you did a straight paternity test (child + possible father), there’s not a reason why you should have been given inconclusive results. I suggest you contact the laboratory where you tested and start asking questions.
devin says
I had two kids tested to determine paternity, and had one of the combined percentage index come out a lot higher than the other! They both said I was the father, but why was one so high?
KD says
Hi Devin,
Thank you for contacting IDENTIGENE. We are forwarding your question to client support. We will be back with you shortly.
KD says
Dear Devin,
All humans have unique DNA except for identical twins. Because each person’s DNA is unique, their percentage index will be different. The index is determined by the strength of the marker that was passed to the child from the biological parents. As the biological father of two children, you can give two different loci at each location to each child, one may be stronger than the other. Hope this helps. Please feel free to call us about your results statement at 888-404-4363.
kelly says
The results came back; 99.99%, “can not be excluded as the father”, but, there were several locus where the father and child do not have a matching allelles. Is this possible??
KD says
Kelly,
We encourage you to contact client support to talk about your case. Have you reviewed our webpage that talks about how to read your results statement? http://www.dnatesting.com/dna-paternity-test/paternity-testing-process/paternity-test-results If our results statement says 99.99% and the alleged father cannot be excluded; this means he is determined the biological father. Our number is 1-888-404-4363. Thank you.
KD says
Kelly,
This is client support’s response to your question.
If it reads: is excluded as the biological father, the Combined Parentage Index (CPI) is 0 and has a 0% of probability, this means that he cannot be the father because the analysis shows that they do not share a paternity relationship. If it reads: is not excluded as the biological father, the Combined Parentage Index (CPI) would be 100 or higher and is greater than 99%, this means that he is considered to be the father because the analysis shows that they share a paternity relationship.
In order for an Alleged Father to be “excluded†they would have to have 3 or more 0.00 in the Relationship Index. This would also result in the Probability of Relationship to be 0.00%. Again, if you have questions about a specific case, please call us and we will be more then happy to look at the results with you. Our number is 1-888-404-4363. Thank you for contacting IDENTIGENE.
Safari Redmond says
How do you get the names on the results? Does it automatically appear on there or it requires additional costings?
Identigene says
Hi, Safari. We only put names on reports for legal testing. And yes, there is an additional fee for this, since legal testing requires witnessed DNA collection.
tina says
How do I get my results from the test on online
IDENTIGENE says
Hi, Tina. Give us a call at 888-404-4363, and one of our representatives can help you access your case.
Denise says
There was a DNA analysis done on my deceased son 1998. It is now 2013 and I have received a fax copy of the DNA Analysis. I am unable to read what the number mean. However the conclusion: the alleged father,—–, cannot be excluded as the biological father of the child….since they share genetic markers. Using the above systems, the probability of paternity is 99.93% as compared to an untested, unrelated man of the Caucasian population. If my deceased son is the father why would it not show 100%. 99.93% could indicated there is a probability of another Caucasian man being the father? Please help!
breanna says
Hi Denise,
This is a good question. With genetic relationship testing, the highest percentage possible is 99.99%, this is simply because in order to reach 100% certainty, we would need to test the entire population of men in the world. This is to rule out that there is absolutely no other possibility of paternity. Obviously, no genetic lab can do this so the closest paternity tests can come to 100% probability of parentage is 99.99%, thus virtually proving the paternity relationship between the child and the tested man. Hopefully this helped to answer your question, but if you would like you can call our friendly client support staff at 1-888-404-4363, and they would be happy to expound on your questions. Thank you!
Rick Coriasco says
Do you send an email once results are ready? If so, what is stated and what email address comes up as sender. Trying to keep this as confidential as possible.
thank you
Identigene says
Hi Rick,
We do send an email once results are ready to the email address you provided on the order form. (If you did not provide an email address, then no email is sent.) The email will alert you that testing has been completed and provide a link to login and view your results. To view results, you will need the username (or login, usually your email address) and password that you provided on the order form when you sent in samples. You can also use the results login (upper right corner of the website) to check your status or retrieve results anytime. If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to let us know. Our number is (888) 404-4363 and we are available Monday through Friday, 9am to 8pm ET.
mike says
Had 3 sons tested all 99.99%. Different CPI oldest 1,000,000,000 to 1. Middle 35,000,000 to 1. Youngest 25,000,000 to 1. Shouldn’t be same? Are they good cpis? 25,000,000 to 1 is that a high n good number??. And middle son had a .69 on one of his index’s while others had 70.72 and 1.31. Any concern? I noticed on diagram on understanding results father was excluded had 2 no matches and was 0.00, but another no match .79. How possible? Kid was 8 11 and dad was 12 14 but had an index of.79. How ????
Identigene says
Hi Mike,
We have yet to receive a response from our lab director. At this point, it would be best if you could call to discuss your specific results. We thank you for your patience while we gather information regarding your case. Our friendly client support would be happy to assist you and contact the lab director with your questions over the phone. You can reach us at 1-888-404-GENE, Monday- Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. ET. Thank you for your patience!
Joanna says
Hello,
I was wondering, do you send an email confirming/notifying that you received the DNA samples? Or do you email only when the results are ready to see online?
Thanks in advance.
Identigene says
Hi, Joanna! Because we understand your test is important to you, we do everything we can to keep you informed every step of the way; most of this communication is done via email.
> You receive an email once samples are received at the lab and the testing process is initiated.
> You also receive a subsequent email once your results are ready to view on line.
> If there are any questions about the case during the process, you may receive additional emails.
Please keep in mind it takes 5-7 business days for samples to arrive at the lab, and then it takes another 2 business days to perform the testing, as long as no recollection is necessary. So keep an eye on your email, and feel free to contact our friendly client support representatives at 888-404-4363 if you have additional questions.
jessica says
My results say he is not the father but I know for a fact he is. I mean what ever he can think what he wants with yalls test but I’m doing it through the court but why does he have a same allele butit says 0% index ??
IDENTIGENE says
Hi, Jessica. It is not unusual for some of the alleles to match between a child and possible father, even if the overall test comes back at 0% probability of paternity. If there is a possibility that the sample he submitted was not his, then we recommend you do a legal paternity test where collections and mailing of samples is supervised by an approved impartial third-party collector. To arrange this, please contact our Client Support Center at 888-404-4363 (M-F, 9 AM to 5:30 PM Eastern Time). Hope this helps!
Nisha says
Why does the child and alleged match high numbers in locis but has zeros in the pl??!!!!!
IDENTIGENE says
Hi, Nisha. What do you mean by “zeros in the pl?”
Gary says
If two children are tested with a father, one child is 99.99999% and the second child is 99.999997%, is it possible that the second child is not related to the father?
Admin says
Hi, Gary. That’s a great question! And the answer is no. That .00002 difference is negligible and is probably due to the differences in the genes each child inherited from the father.
Erin says
Hi my test came out to be 0%. But some numbers matched in the chart. And some numbers were not even there. There are blanks, what does that mean? And if I didn’t get tested but it still says 0% would me getting tested effect these results??
Admin says
Hi, Erin! Some numbers matching is very normal, even if there isn’t a biological relationship. For example, you and I may have genetic material that matches at some locations just because of how genes are distributed in the general population, but it doesn’t mean we’re related. The question in a paternity test is, do ALL the markers match at every location? Since a child gets one number at each marker from bio-mom and one number at each marker at bio-dad, there has to be a match all the way down the line for each set of allele numbers or else the probability of paternity is 0%. Blanks usually mean that the technicians were not able to pull information from the sample for that marker; but if there was already one (or more) mismatches at other markers, then not being able to get genetic info from a few others doesn’t affect test outcome. Your being tested would not affect the results differently at all. Hope this helps!
Adrian says
I got my results and its says I am the father but PCI is 50% and one of brothers may also be the father but he was not tested. Is it a possibility that I might not be the father?
Admin says
Hi, Adrian. What was the probability of paternity percentage you were given? Without having your test results in front of me, it’s hard for me to comment on the particulars, but I will says this: It is extremely important that participants in a paternity test let the lab know ahead of time if another possible father is an extremely close relation to the man being tested (brother, father, grandfather). Because in this case, the lab will test additional markers for the man being tested. In a best case scenario, BOTH men would test with the child. I would contact the lab you tested with and have them go over your results with a fine-toothed comb.
Certified says
My daughter and her father test came back with matching numbers an index relationship was high but he was excluded as the father how is that possible
Admin says
Hi! Without having your test report in front of me it’s hard to comment, but I’ll make an educated guess. You mentioned that they had matching numbers, but were all the numbers matching? I’m guessing that there is at least one mismatch, which is why he was excluded. It’s not unusual for numbers to match at some locations, even for people who are unrelated. They key is, do they ALL match. Since a child gets 50% of their DNA from one biological parent and 50% from the other, all markers must match for there to be a biological relationship. If you have further questions, I suggest you contact the lab you tested with and they can go over your report with you in more detail. Hope this helps!
Joy says
What does it mean when I have only 1 number showing at an allele? If you get 1 number from your father and one from your mother there should be 2 numbers present at each location, correct? Half of mine on my report have only one number, I was curious as to why.
Admin says
Hi, Joy. That’s a great question and the answer is very simple! It means that there is the same allele number for that locus. For example, the alleles for a child at a locus could be 14,14 (meaning he/she got a 14 from Mom and a 14 from Dad). In this type of testing, when this is the case, the report just shows the single number.
Kcee says
My son dad did an DNA test and the results came back 89.999% what does that mean ?
Admin says
Hi, Kcee. Those are considered inconclusive results, for sure. 99% or higher is considered conclusive. Usually when a lab gets this percentage of probability using only a possible father and the child’s samples, they will ask for the mother’s DNA to strengthen results or they’ll test more markers before releasing a results report. I suggest that you contact the lab you tested with for clarification. Without having the report in front of me, it’s hard to give you a definitive answer.
Kelton says
Is it possible for my results to change from a positive 99.9% match to a 0% match if mother is included in test?
Identigene says
Hi, Kelton! No, it is not.
Princess says
Hi I received my results and it says he is the father but it doesn’t have his Name on them which i gave when I submitted the test. So now he is saying the test isn’t real and I made it up. Is there a way to get a copy with his and my sons name on them? Please help me.
Identigene says
Hi! All paternity-test results for tests done at home do not have names on them. In order for names to be on the test, DNA collections and submissions to the lab must be witnessed by an approved DNA collector (legal or chain-of-custody test). If you want to retest and order a legal test, please call us at 888-404-4363.
Jacky says
I had me (the mom), my son, and both paternal grandparents tested (not father of baby) and it came back 0% probability of grandparentage. If the grandfather is possibly not the bio father of the dad, would it still say 0% for the grandmother?
Identigene says
Hi, Jacky. Inasmuch as you were testing both grandparents, the 0% probability result is for both grandparents tested together. In some rare cases, one grandparent will show as being biologically related while the other one is not. If that had been the case with your test, then the lab would have notified us and we would have reached out to you to let you know.
Destiny says
I’m Caucasian and the alleged father is African American; could the test come back a positive for 2 men if I slept with 2 African Americans? Like could the results be wrong because of race. The bottom states the test is without testing another from the African descent, so does that mean I should test them both even though the results were 99.999%
Identigene says
Hi, Destiny. In doing the analysis, we use ethnicity as only one factor among many in determining the probability of paternity. You can trust your results. 99.999% is as high a probability as you can get, so we would consider the man tested to be the biological father of the child tested.
Brit brat says
D7S820 1.24 | 8 11 | 8 12
SE33. 16.67 | 25.2 27.2 | 25.2
D10S1248 1.81| 14 16 | 14
D1S1656 2.69| 13 16.3 | 16.3 19.3
D2S1338 5.30 | 18 21 | 17 18
Amelogenin | X | X Y
Those were the test results but I do not know what they mean
Identigene says
Hi! What you have given is incomplete data, I’m afraid. A report should also include a probability of paternity (99.9% or 0%). Please ask your ex for more info, or contact the lab where he tested for clarification.
Belinda says
We got tests back saying that my husbands percent is 99.9999997% do does that mean he’s the father ?
Identigene says
Yes, Belinda. If you tested with IDENTIGENE,you can trust the results. And yes, your husband is considered to be the biological father of the child tested.
Latesha says
If my results are 99.97% for both of my kids is my baby still considered the father?
Identigene says
Yes, absolutely.
Nosipho says
I just don’t know..last year I went for DNA testing for my son and came out that the alleged father was no match ..but he was the only guy I was with at that time..my son only matched with me in every loci,is it possible
Identigene says
Hi, Nosipho. If you used an accredited and respected lab, you can be sure the results were correct for the samples the lab was given. If the DNA collection and mailing was not witnessed by all participants, is it possible he could have submitted someone else’s DNA as his own? Something to consider.
Sarah says
What about mutations? Can a child have mutations that will cause a laborotory to identify the father as excluded? If they all have to match then what if like 2 dont match cause they are mutated…what happens then
Identigene says
Hi, Sarah. Mutations are taken into account when doing a paternity-test analysis. If the analyst suspects an exclusion might be caused by mutations, then we simply test more markers to confirm results one way or the other.
J says
Is it possible for a mother to have contaminated her daughters sample when receiving it by the mothers skin cells on her hand, causing the alleged father to be excluded from being the father? And is this company really now testing through DDC?
Identigene says
Hi! If there are two profiles on one swab (for whatever reason), the lab will catch it, even if both profiles are female. Testing would be suspended and the lab would ask for new samples and then test again before issuing the report. And yes, Identigene was purchased by DDC in December, 2016. All testing is now performed at DDC’s on-site, accredited lab in Ohio.
Rosa says
When DDC GAVE back the result and all numbers match but said 0% can they be mistaken?
Identigene says
Hi, Rosa. It would help to be able to see your whole report, in order to comment. My guess is that you may not be interpreting the numbers correctly. Please contact DDC if you have questions about your results. That number is 800-681-7162.
Maria says
Hi! I tested 2 men I had sex with and the testes were done at home. One is uncle and the other nephew. The results excluded the uncle and the nephew can not be excluded(the probability of paternity is 99.9999)and prior probability =0.5 for both. In my head, my daughter has characteristics of her uncle, which was excluded. How could this possible? Another question, what is the meaning as compared to an untested, unrelated man? Thanks for your help!
Identigene says
Hi, Maria. Since both men were tested, you can trust that the results are correct. It would not be unusual for your daughter to look like the uncle in some ways (even though he’s not the father), since they share some of the same genetics. The second part of your question: That means that the chances of the nephew being the father are 99.9999% higher than the chances of an untested, unrelated man being the father.
hope says
Hi, gave my blood to do a dna test while I was still pregnant I only been with two men so I tested man the men r a different race the guy I tested is not the same race with me my test came back 99.9% probability that he is the father. So my question is is he the father?
Identigene says
Hi, Hope. Since your DNA test came back 99.9%, you can be confident that the man tested is the biological father.
Sarah says
Can someone explain to me in laymen terms what does 0.4% of probability mean for a uncle/nephew relation and what does “the likelihood that the alleged relative is not the biological relative is 239 to 1 means please?
Identigene says
Hi, Sarah! It means quite simply that the uncle and nephew do not share a biological relationship.
ERICA says
What does 99.999994% mean?
Identigene says
Hi, Erica. It means the man tested is the biological father of the child tested.
Derek says
My Question is if my test results read 99.9999999997% where does the 7 come in at if the test should only read either 99.99% or 100% this is confusing to me I don’t understand and I don’t trust anything that the court orders. So can someone please break this down for me because I know that this child is not mine .
Identigene says
Hi, Derek. Results can be 99.99% or any degree higher, but they can never be 100%. This is because probability of paternity is calculated based on statistics, and in order to get 100%, we’d have to test every man in the world with the same ethnic background, which is (of course) impossible! Your results indicate that you are indeed the biological father of the child you tested with. Otherwise, the result would have been 0% probability of paternity.
april says
If u take a prenatal paternitie test can the results change from a 99.9% to a 0% if u take it once the child is born?
Identigene says
No, they can’t.
kim says
If u do a prenatal paternity test and the results came back 99.9% can the results change if u do the test with the blood directly from the baby could it go from a 99.9% to 0%?
Identigene says
Hi, Kim. No, it really can’t.
Samantha says
My fiance took a paternity test for a child and it came back 0% probability that he is the father. But his brother who has the same mother and father as my fiance also had sex with the same girl. Even those is came back that my fiance was 0% that he is the father is there anyway his brother could be the father?
Identigene says
Hi, Samantha. In some cases of exclusion, the lab will note on the report that although the man who was tested is not the biological father, that there is a possibility that a close relative of the man may be. Was such a notation made on the report? At any rate, keep in mind that your fiance’s results are for him and him alone. They don’t also exclude any close relations. His brother should also test.
Erik says
In the article above it states that the mutation of genes resulting in the allels present in the loci strings being mismatched is a rare occurrence. Just wondering if there was an example of the rarity for such, ie. 1 in 1000 persons or .01% of test subjects. I hope that makes sense. I understand that more testing would be called for if suspected mutations were found but i’m just curious on the odds
Identigene says
Hi, Erik. The odds depend on many factors, most especially the ethnic background of the participant.
Tracey says
Why is it my test results read 99.9999999996% & not just 99.99%? I understand that he is the father but what are those extra numbers for?
Identigene says
Hi, Tracey. It’s just the way the math turned out when calculating statistical probability of paternity.
Carmen says
I did a dna test with my son and his grandma. (On his dads side.) We did it at 2 separate times, at 2 separate places, in 2 different states. (Illinois, and Georgia) The test said they were 1.1% relatedness. It doesn’t say anything about excluded, or not excluded. She said she went to the same place that they use on Maury. But the place she took me to wasn’t the same place. She sent me the results. The file didn’t have a company name on it. No name, no address, nothing. (Is it fake?) But there’s a number that’s the same on each section for the 2. My question is what does 1.1% mean when it comes to the grandparents?
Identigene says
Hi, Carmen. It means that your son is not related biologically to his grandmother.
Britt says
I had a test done on my daughter the result was 99.999996%. My boyfriend thinks that me and there’s still a chance she isn’t his how do I explain to him that isn’t what that means? Why is it not 99.99%?
Identigene says
Hi, Britt. Probability of paternity is calculated on statistics, and the numbers that are plugged in to that calculation are based on a number of factors, including ethnic background. That’s why not everyone gets 99.99%. Some people get 99.999996% like your test, or 99.2%, or whatever. These are all still conclusive results. If your test had been a legal, witnessed paternity test, every court of law would have accepted these results as conclusive and recognized your boyfriend as the biological father of your daughter.
Blah says
My results came back 98% what does that mean?
Identigene says
Hi! If you did a straight paternity test (testing one possible father + the child), these are considered inconclusive results. With today’s technology and methods, results should always be 99% for an inclusion, and 0% if the man is not the father. I would call the lab where you tested and ask about it.
Dave says
Hi
27 years ago I had a blood paternity test done, the results have become lost over the years. I believe the results said to a degree of 96% the person can not be excluded as the father. What does this mean and how accurate was paternity testing in 1991 ? I am unsure if they used DNA testing at that time.
Identigene says
Hi, Dave. I’m sure they did use DNA testing. It was as accurate as it could be back then with the technology at hand. Of course, it’s much more sophisticated now. You were given the probability of being the biological father with a 96% probability. Since we can’t test every man in the world with your ethnic background for this test, results must be given in terms of probability, using statistics. There’s a 4% chance that someone else with your ethnic background is the father, based on what your results said. 96% would not be considered conclusive nowadays; results for paternity are issued with a 99% or higher percentage (usually 99.9% or higher) for a positive result and 0% for a negative: no in between.
Dave says
Hi, thanks for your quick reply.
I tried to reach out to the company that did the testing but they have gone out of business, they are called Serotech out of downtown Toronto to try and get a copy of the results.
Identigene says
Oh dear. That makes it hard to confirm, doesn’t it? And honestly, you may not be remembering what the report said correctly. If it puts your mind at ease, you may want to consider doing another test, if that’s possible.
Dave says
I am 100% sure it wasn’t 99.99.
Your Identigene package testing kit, can it be purchased and used in Canada ?
Will the results be mailed to me in this country ?
Identigene says
Identigene is a U.S-only brand. For Canada, it’s best if you contact our parent company, DDC, directly and we can send you your DNA-collection materials: 800-681-7162.
Damion says
I just got my results back and I just found out that if you don’t send in the mothers swabs with your and the child’s it could come back as a false positive is that right? The mother wasn’t around when I had sent off mine and the child’s I also didn’t know at the time I needed hers
Identigene says
Hi, Damion. The mother’s DNA is not usually needed in order to get conclusive results for a paternity test, but it sometimes is. Not having the mother’s DNA included would definitely NOT result in a “false positive.”
Damion says
I only tested me and the child and the results came back 99.99996% could it be a false positive because i didnt test the mother all of our numbers match and I had seen that if you don’t test the mother you don’t know which gene is hers?
Identigene says
Hi, Damion. Nope, the child’s yours!
Ellie says
Can 2 different men both be 99.9% positive in a dna paternity test?
Identigene says
Hi, Ellie. It would be extremely unlikely, unless the men are identical twins. It is a possibility also if the two men are brothers or father/son and the lab wasn’t notified of the relationship between the alleged fathers. Remember, paternity-test results are trusted by courts worldwide as the best way to determine paternity.
Celeste says
Hello, I recently did a dna test on my boyfriend and his “daughter” the results came back at 0% for paternity of the father. Could there possibly be a mix up with the swabs at the facility it was tested? What steps are in place BEFORE sending out a 0% result to guarantee accuracy?
Identigene says
Hi, Celeste. There is no chance that swabs were mixed up here at the lab. As a highly-accredited facility we have all kinds of safeguards in place, including attaching an identification bar code to samples that then follows the samples through every phase of testing. Also, every test is run twice.
Celeste says
I understand the brand is IDENTIGENE but is Identigene seperate from the facility used to conduct the parental analysis? The results came from DNA diagnostic center.
Identigene says
Hi, Celeste. Identigene is simply a brand owned by DNA Diagnostics Center. All testing is performed at DDC’s laboratory.
Ozell says
Hello I tested just the father and the child . For the father , some markers only show 1 allelle instead of two alleles. What does only 1 number and the other blank for the parent means? Does this effect results of the test
Identigene says
Hi, Ozell. It means that the data is the same for both alleles at that particular locus. For example, if the report shows just a single “15,” it means that the data is “15,15” at that locus. Hope this helps!
Aliana says
I’m pregnant and I got a DNA test for myself regarding if my father is the my father. It says 0% and the numbers are so close together please explain this.
Identigene says
Hi, Aliana. The numbers being “close” don’t matter. What matters is that you match the possible father at every single genetic marker. You must not have, since the probability of paternity results are 0%.
GLV says
My DNA test says 99.85 for me and alleged father, What does that mean?
Identigene says
Hi, GLV. It means there is a 99.85% probability that the man tested is your father, which a court would consider conclusive.
Brit says
I slept with 2 brothers and only was able to test one.. so does that mean if he isnt the dad that it will come stating they are related but not the father? Also after we did the swab test I put it in the envelope right away so I dont know if being damp can ruin the test? Also how much extra time is it doing an extended test because of 2 brothers? And does smoking and/or drinking beverages contaminate the swab?
HomeDNA Identigene says
Hi, Brit. The lab may or may not make a notation that it appears the biological father may be related to the man tested, but they often do. Did you let the lab know ahead of time that the other alleged father is the man being tested? This is extremely important, and it’s mentioned in our kit instructions. If the swabs are contaminated for any reason, the lab would suspend testing and ask for new samples without giving results.
Kiara says
Hi i was wondering im about to send my samples and creat the account but i wanted to know if once i get the results to my account can i print it or will i not be able to
HomeDNA Identigene says
Hi, Kiara. The results are given in a PDF format, so you can download it and print it.
chakara says
Hi I had a DNA test done with my son and his alledged grandmother (no mother or father of child tested ) my results reads CRI 0.0112, probability of relatedness is 1.1 percent likelihood the alledged relative is not the biological relative of the tested child is 89 to 1.
Does this mean my child is not her son’s child??
HomeDNA Identigene says
Yes.
Margart says
my brother was told that he was the father twins a boy and girl the DNA test showed that the girl was 99.9 and the boy was 92.6 could he be the father of both of them.
HomeDNA Identigene says
Hi, Margat. I’m not sure why your brother would have been given a 92.6% probability of paternity. With today’s technology, an accredited lab would test more genetic markers or tested the mother too in order to get the results over the 99% minimum threshold. That number he was given is considered inconclusive. He should reach out to the lab where he tested and ask questions.
Meraris says
My daughter had her baby and did a swab DNA…test came back as 0% …how could this be if he’s the only guy she’s been with…should we do a blood test?
HomeDNA Identigene says
Hi, Meraris. Did she watch the alleged father swab his own cheeks to get the DNA sample? If she’s sure he submitted his own DNA for an at-home test or if this was a legal witnessed test, then the results are most likely accurate if an accredited lab was used. The science is sound. Doing a paternity test with blood instead of collecting DNA via a swab makes no difference. DNA is DNA. It may be there’s another possible father your daughter hasn’t told you about.
Ray C says
I received my Paternity test results back and it says 99.999% but at three of the markers only one number shows up and under the PI column it has N/A. What does that mean? Should I get another test done?
HomeDNA Identigene says
Hi, Ray. Only one number under a column isn’t unusual…it’s standard for when the two alleles are the same. For example, if data at one of the loci says “14,” that means it’s really “14,14.” It is a concern that there would be N/A under the PI. Due to the N/A, you may want to get another test done.
Mike says
My test came back 99.99 as compared to an unrelated man. She was also with my brother. Does that mean there’s a chance still hes the dad or can they tell ?
HomeDNA Identigene says
Hi, Mike. Although chances are excellent you’re the father, there is still a chance that your brother could be the biological father…it depends on the DNA you two share. We always tell customers that it’s extremely important to let a lab know ahead of time if there’s another possible father who’s a close relation to the man being tested. At the very least, when they have this information, analysts can take this into account when doing their calculations and add the mother’s DNA if necessary. You are right that your test is 99.99% “as compared to an unrelated man.” This part is very important. Test results for paternity are obtained using statistics…it’s not a straight “yes or no” answer like a pregnancy test. I highly recommend that you test again. Ideally both of you would test, and this time let the lab know ahead of time what the situation is.
LW says
How do you read a paternity test result of 99.77%? Does the result have to say 99.99% in order for you to know and believe you are the father? My understanding is that it should read 99.99% in order for me to believe I’m the father. Can you clearly clarify this for me? Thank you.
HomeDNA Identigene says
Hi, LW. That number is considered a conclusive probability of paternity. Depending on the strength of the genetic data matches in relation to ethnic background, probability of paternity can vary a little.
LW says
I appreciate your quick reply but I just wanted to know because I thought it must say 99.99% that I am the father or 0% that I am not the father. I thought a reading of 99.77% would automatically exclude me as the father. Can you please explain these general dna percentages a little more clearer?
HomeDNA Identigene says
Sure! Every lab is different in how they do their analysis. Our lab tests additional markers until we can obtain a 99.99% probability of paternity or higher in order to provide the strongest results possible, but not every lab takes the time and effort to do that. Probability of paternity is obtained through a series of calculations. Anything over 99% is considered conclusive, assuming other alleged fathers are not close biological relatives of the man tested.
Esther says
My son tested his 2 sons the older result says 96% while the younger says 99.99999% the older doesn’t resemble my son while the younger is carbon copy is the older child with 96% my son’s?
HomeDNA Identigene says
Hi, Esther. First of all, physical looks are never an absolutely determinant of paternity. There are lots of children who do not look like their biological parents. Only DNA can tell for certain. You didn’t mention how recent the tests were, but in this day and age, there is absolutely no reason why an accredited lab would give a 96% paternity result when the alleged father is participating. The lab can strengthen results by testing additional genetic markers and/or including the mother in testing so that your son could be given either a 99.9%+ or 0% probability of paternity. A probability of 96% is not conclusive one way or the other. Your son needs to question the lab further or retest with one that’ll give him more conclusive results.
Hannah says
Did two paternity tests in different occasions for both my kids and results came back 99.999997% and 99.999996% for each child on both tests. They matched at all 20 loci with their father and myself, but my question is, if they are full siblings why don’t they have matching alleles in two of the loci?? they are as follows: child 1on loci D21S11(30|31), child 2 on D21S11 (29|32.2), Father (28|30), mother (31|32.2) and also on loci D7S820 child 1(10|11), child 2(12| ), father (10|12), mother(11|12) Also one of the children is missing one allele in several loci but the one she does have matches with one of the two her other sibling has as well as her father’s. Does this mean they’re not full siblings if they don’t match on those two loci?? I know my question probably sounds dumb, I just want to rule out any kind of doubt. I called the lab to ask about it and they said it has to do with the genes they each have, is this an accurate response? Please help. We did the testing thru a third party collection facility and the lab they used is DDC.
HomeDNA Identigene says
Hi, Hannah. DDC is the parent company for HomeDNA Identigene. No, it doesn’t mean they aren’t full siblings if they don’t match on those two loci since they only share 50% of the same DNA. The paternity test results are extremely conclusive, so you can be sure the children share the same father. Since you’re the mother, you know they’re yours. As for one of your children “missing” an allele at several loci, it’s not really missing at all. The way the report works, if the two alleles for a person at one locus have the same length (for example: 12,12), it shows on the report as just 12.
Hannah says
I truly appreciate your fast reply.
I’m just worried that maybe because they didn’t match in those two loci the test results might have a chance for error. The father isn’t aware of the tests, as I did this for my peace of mind. I used a different kind of sample for him and cheek swabs for the children and myself, the lab said they would have to make sure his sample was viable and make sure they could extract enough DNA and thankfully it was and they did but as you can imagine this process can be psychologically draining and I just want to make sure there are no doubts. This is why I did two tests and why I’m concerned about the kids not matching on those two loci. So can it really just be their genes like they told me in the lab? Also since you are so kind to answer my questions I have one last question, if the father was to do an ancestry test which I did research on and found out they use something called Autosomal testing. My question is, will this give the same result of relationship as a paternity test? What I mean is if they use the same markers as in a paternity test? Is there any probability they children and him would be labeled as distant relatives instead of immediate relatives? I’m sorry I ask this question, my mind thinks of all these possible scenarios and I get so anxious thinking they might match on these paternity tests but won’t match on the ancestry test. I just want to make sure their DNA results will be the same regardless if they do a cheek swab or use saliva like those ancestry tests use. Thank you again for answering my questions you have no idea how much this helps me.
HomeDNA Identigene says
I’m happy to help! Really, you have no need for concern, and don’t worry about those two loci. Probability of paternity is calculated very carefully, and both your children’s tests produced very definitive results. Were they legal tests, those results would be accepted as proof of paternity in a court of law. For paternity testing, we use an STR test, which is much more precise than an autosomal one. In fact, when people do autosomal ancestry tests and it shows a possible familial connection, our tests are the ones people use to confirm those findings. What an autosomal test would do in the case of the children and their father is indicate a possible first-degree relationship. As for your last question, DNA is DNA whether the sample is from saliva or cheek swabs, or blood…it’s all the same.
Hannah says
Thank You, Thank You!! I needed this explanation. You have helped put my mind at ease.
HomeDNA Identigene says
You’re welcome and all the best to you, Hannah.
brandi says
My son and his father locis doesn’t match. It came back 99.9%. One possible mutation observed? Please explain
HomeDNA Identigene says
Hi, Brandi. It means that there was a mismatch and the analysts determined that the mismatch was due to a genetic mutation and not because the man tested isn’t the biological father.
Jay says
Hello! I am trying to understand the report and figure out if the report I received is valid. I have several questions in which I’m hoping you can assist with. The report does not have a title stating what the report is. The paternity test was just done about 2 weeks ago at home without a witness. The names of the child and the father are on the report but no additional fee was charged, or paid to have the name included. Also, there is no case number and no report date. Should there be on the document? Are there supposed to be 15 locus markers tested? Or 21 (with amelogenin) being number 21? Also, as I looked at the report it seems like there are more numbers in the first columns under the the child’s name than locus markers tested. If the child is male, should the amelogenin show X or XY? The father’s amelogenin is XY. Lastly, 5 of the alleles do not match with the child’s, but the test still says I cannot be excluded as the biological father. How is this possible. Thank you so much for your help!!
HomeDNA Identigene says
Hi, Jay. Was this test done through us or a different company? Until I know that, I can’t address most of your questions. If the child is male, amelogenin should be XY. You cannot post your report on this forum, but if you want to delve into the details privately, you can contact me via the Messenger app on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HomeDNAIdentigene/
In Messenger, you can upload files and we can get to the heart of the matter much more quickly.
Brooke says
Thank you! Yes the test was your test. It was purchased from CVS.
HomeDNA Identigene says
Thanks for reaching out through Facebook and glad I could get it cleared up for you. :-)
Cirice says
Hi, I need help. We had DNA tests done on 3 kids that are my husband’s according to his ex. First test came back showing the oldest was his with like 98.9% or something. The other 2 were inconclusive. So they redid the test & the results came back this time at 94.99%. We’re waiting for the judge to review the results. What do you make of them? Are these inconclusive as well?
HomeDNA Identigene says
Hi, Cirice. Yes, for a paternity test between a child and alleged father, all these results would be considered inconclusive.
Cirice says
What would 2 inconclusive tests mean? Thank you for your fast response and help!!
HomeDNA Identigene says
Inconclusiveness doesn’t mean there is a biological relationship and it doesn’t mean there isn’t. Rather than release inconclusive results for a straightforward paternity test (alleged father + child), a lab should add the mother’s DNA to help strengthen results and/or test additional genetic markers.
Tina says
I got the dna back on my nine month old son and it was 0% there was another father that wasn’t tested but the baby looks like both men
HomeDNA Identigene says
Hi, Tina. Physical characteristics are never absolute proof of paternity. Some children look a lot like one biological parent, some look like both, and some look like neither. It just depends on the family genes they happened to inherit. Only a DNA test can tell for sure who the biological father is.
Ntibi says
What does 69% probability mean? My partner was tested against his alleged father’s sister as he has passed away.
HomeDNA Identigene says
Hi,Ntibi. For an avuncular test (aunt/uncle), a 69% probability of relationship is considered inconclusive. If your partner’s mother is available to add her DNA to the test, that could help to strengthen results one way or the other.
James says
Can I take a paternity test for my brother and get back positive results if he is her real dad. But if I get back negative results will they note that a possible family member is the father?
HomeDNA Identigene says
Hi, James.
(1) Yes, it’s possible. More likely that an exclusion would be given and a notation made that the biological father may be related to the man tested.
(2) Most likely no.
James says
How much percent would pop up
HomeDNA Identigene says
Hi, James. I don’t quite understand your question. Will you please clarify? Thanks.