DNA Testing
	DNA Paternity Testing
	Midlands Testing Services Inc. utilizes The GENETICA DNA Test™ for paternity and it is the most extensive and reliable DNA test available, with guaranteed results. It is delivered with strict confidentiality, expert 24 hours service, and comprehensive, professional aftercare. Our results are accepted in Courts throughout the country.
	Who needs to be tested?
	In a standard DNA paternity test, DNA samples are collected from the mother, the child, and the alleged father (called mother, child, alleged father DNA paternity test). The collection of the mother's sample is not absolutely necessary for DNA paternity testing; however, the mother's sample helps to identify in the child those genes that came from the mother and eliminate them from consideration in a paternity test. The laboratory can perform a highly accurate DNA paternity test without the mother's sample by performing additional DNA analysis (called single parent-child DNA paternity test).
	How are specimens collected ?
	Specimens are easily obtained from inside of the mouth with a cotton swab. Midlands Testing Services Inc. has an extensive network of specimen collection sites nationwide and numerous affiliations with laboratories worldwide. We make the process of specimen collections convenient for everyone involved by handling all of the arrangements. Specimen collection facilities follow strict chain of custody documentation for client identification, specimen collection, and specimen shipment to ensure the DNA paternity test results are admissible by all courts and government agencies. Specimens can be collected at agency offices, attorney offices, OR you can come to one of our locations.
	How certain are the results when the man is NOT the father?
	The GENETICA DNA Test™ for paternity proves conclusively that the tested man is NOT the biological father of the child. In such cases, the tested man's genes do not match the child's genes on at least three different genes. The probability of paternity is 0%, and we are 100% certain that he is NOT the child's biological father. How certain are the results when the man IS the father? The average probability of paternity for the GENETICA DNA Test™ is greater than 99.99999%. We guarantee greater than 99.9% probability of paternity in all tests where the child and alleged father are tested.
	Testing for Personal Reasons
	There are a wide variety of reasons to have DNA paternity test done. Adults sometimes want to find out, or confirm, who are their biological parents or children purely for the knowledge of their genetic heredity; and, they do not intend to use their DNA test results as legal evidence in the court of law.. DNA paternity testing can also be performed when the alleged father is deceased, and his sample is not available for testing. In such cases, the alleged father's genetic make up can be reconstructed from his known family relatives .
	The GENETICA DNA Test GUARANTEE The GENETICA DNA Test™ for paternity is the most extensive and accurate DNA test available, with typical power of exclusion of 99.999999%. In all cases where we test a child and an alleged father*, we guarantee ONE of the following results or we will refund your money for the test: 1. The GENETICA DNA Test™ for paternity proves conclusively that the tested man is NOT the biological father of the child. The probability of paternity is 0%, and we are 100% certain that he is NOT the child's biological father, or 2. The probability of paternity for the GENETICA DNA Test™ is greater than 99.9% and we document that more than 99.9% of the male population cannot be the biological father of the tested child. *In rare cases, genetic mutations are identified during DNA testing. Genetica does not guarantee results with greater than 99.9% probability of paternity in cases where these rare genetic mutations are identified. In cases with genetic mutations, additional charges may apply for extended testing so that the 99.9% probability of paternity may be reached.
	Accreditations Genetica DNA Laboratories, Inc. is accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), the College of American Pathologists (CAP), The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), and the Forensic Quality Services-International (FQS-I, ISO/IEC 17025). Under the accreditation programs of these national organizations, our laboratory regularly undergoes comprehensive in-depth inspections to demonstrate that our operations, management, employees, procedures, instruments, physical plant, and security procedures meet stringent quality standards. Our laboratory also continuously participates in blind proficiency testing programs issued by these national organizations, as part of our laboratory’s quality control and quality assurance program. The American Association of Blood Banks The AABB is the primary organization that has established national procedures and standards for DNA parentage testing and performs on site inspections for the purpose of accreditation. Genetica DNA Laboratories, Inc. is one of the first DNA testing laboratories in the United States to receive accreditation by the American Association of Blood Banks for DNA parentage testing. The College of American Pathologists The College of American Pathologists is the world’s largest organization composed exclusively of pathologists and is widely considered the leader in providing quality improvement programs to laboratories around the world. Genetica’s doctoral staff served on the Molecular Pathology Resource Committee of the College of the American Pathologists and has played a key role in establishing accreditation standards used by DNA testing laboratories throughout the United States and Canada. The NYSDOH conducts programs in comprehensive clinical laboratory evaluation and accreditation in the pursuit of protecting and promoting the health of New Yorkers. The NYSDOH performs extensive on site laboratory inspections and proficiency testing. Genetica DNA Laboratories, Inc. has been accredited by the NYSDOH for many years. Forensic Quality Services-International (FQS-I, ISO/IEC 17025) Forensic Quality Services-International (FQS-I) is the country’s longest established provider of International Standards Organization (ISO) accreditation to Forensic Science testing laboratories in the United States. It is one of the accrediting bodies recognized by the NDIS Procedures Board (National DNA Index System) and the only one that has successfully completed the rigorous scrutiny of operations required by the National Cooperation for Laboratory Accreditation.
	How to Order a DNA Test?
	In Nebraska or Nationwide: To find a DNA Collector simply call us at 402-658-1122 and we will assist you in locating and scheduling your test. It is that easy.