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DNA Diagnostics Center® Secures AABB® Accreditation for its Certainty™ Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Test

Aug 26, 2019 | Press Releases

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The Only Prenatal DNA Paternity Test on the Market Meeting AABB-accreditation Standards

 

Fairfield, Ohio, Aug 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) –   DNA Diagnostics Center® (DDC®) announces its Certainty™ Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity DNA test was recently accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB). AABB is the global leader in standards development, accreditation, and implementation of quality systems in transfusion medicine and cellular therapies.

 

This is the first non-invasive prenatal paternity test accredited by the AABB, and only DDC maintains the organization’s strict accreditation standards of accountability for prenatal DNA paternity testing, including analysis, PhD review, and documentation.
Scott Cramer, DDC president and chief executive officer, stated, “Globally, Certainty is the most widely-used prenatal DNA test for paternity because of its reliability, fast turnaround time, and ability to determine paternity and gender early in pregnancy. I believe the added validation of the AABB accreditation will increase the confidence individuals, agencies, and state governments have in our Certainty test, which supports our reputation as a leader in genetic testing.”

 

AABB accreditation verifies that the Certainty test meets or exceeds industry standards set by a panel of independent, expert scientists. Moreover, AABB accreditation requires that “chain of custody” be preserved through chronological documentation that shows the collection, custody, control, transfer, analysis, and disposition of DNA samples.   This is a very strong point of differentiation because a laboratory must have AABB-accreditation and follow chain-of-custody procedures so test results are accepted by a court of law or an immigration authority.

Certainty provides a probability of paternity during pregnancy by comparing the genetic profile of fetal cells isolated from the mother’s blood to that of the possible father. As a non-invasive test, Certainty relies only on a blood sample from the mother and a cheek-swab sample from the father, making the test completely safe for both mother and pregnancy. This is a significant advancement over the older methods, which are invasive tests that pose a risk of miscarriage.

 

“Since its founding, DDC has committed to providing reliable, rapid, and accessible genetic-testing services based on the most advanced DNA technology available,” added Michael Baird, PhD, chief science officer and laboratory director for DDC. “The Certainty prenatal paternity test is a prime example of our dedication to innovation and quality, providing accurate paternity results as early as seven weeks into pregnancy— one of the earliest in the industry. It is gratifying to have an organization with the reputation of the AABB acknowledge our quality standards by accrediting this test.”

 

About DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC):
Founded in 1995, DDC is one of the largest private DNA-testing companies, offering diagnostic and genetic tests to help answer relationship, fertility, and health and wellness questions. DDC provides products cleared by the FDA and EMA, and is accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), the Ministry of Justice, New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), The College of American Pathologists (CAP), and the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA). DDC is also accredited by the globally-accepted ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), Standards Council of Canada (SCC), and the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (NATA), to meet the international quality standards of ISO 17025.
For more information, visit dnacenter.com or contact us at [email protected].

 

18 Comments

  1. Audi

    I had a DNA test done on my Daughters alleged Fathers Mom, Because the Alleged dad was killed a few years ago . I got the results back and I don’t understand it ? It says “combined relationness was 0.2579. It also says that “The likelihood of the alleged relative is Not the biological relative of the rested child is 4 To 1.. “Testing if additional relatives is recommended “…. does this mean that she is absolutely NOT her biological grandmother??? Please help ? I don’t understand this darn thing! Lol

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    • DDC

      Hi, Audi. It means that the probability of relationship is 25%, which is considered inconclusive. Did your daughter participate in the test too? If she didn’t, her participation could help produce more conclusive results.

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  2. Versailles

    How much is the prenatal paternity test?

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    • DDC

      Hi, Versailles. The standard price for this test is $1,699, and we often have unadvertised specials going on. Please contact one of our DNA specialists directly for a free confidential consultation at 800-681-7162 (M-F, 8 am to 8 pm Eastern).

      Reply
  3. Juan

    Which facilities are used in south Texas?

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    • DDC

      Hi, Juan. We have quite a few facilities in south Texas. Call us for more information at 800-681-7162 (M-F, 8 AM to 8 PM Eastern).

      Reply
  4. NikB

    How accurate is the NIPT test? I can fully trust the inclusion that I received? No need to test after birth?

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    • DDC

      Hi, NikB. Our non-invasive prenatal paternity test is just as accurate as a postnatal one. There is no need to do an additional test after birth.

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      • Alexandra

        Are there any locations in massachusetts?

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        • DDC

          Hi, Alexandra. We have many DNA-collection options for residents of Massachusetts. Please contact us at 800-929-0847 (M-F, 8 AM to 8 PM Eastern).

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  5. Gabby

    Hello,

    Does this test only provide results for the possible father? If a surrogate is carrying the child and I want to test if the women who provided the egg is the mother could a swap be taken from the egg donor? And why does this test not work in twins or multiples?

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    • DDC

      Hi, Gabby. This test has only been validated to provide paternity answers for one possible father and one child. The science does not allow answers for multiples.

      Reply
  6. John

    Have any courts accepted the test as proof positive yet?

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    • DDC

      Hi, John. It is an individual court’s discretion whether or not they’ll accept any results for a paternity test, be it postnatal or prenatal. However, if the test is a chain-of-custody one, then results are court admissible.

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      • Kelli

        Are there testing sites in or around Pittsburgh Pa?

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        • DDC

          Hi, Kelli. Yes, there are several DNA-collection locations near Pittsburgh. Please contact us directly at 800-929-0847, M-F from 8 AM to 8 PM Eastern.

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  7. JohnBoy

    When doing a Prenatal test does the results have the name of the alleged father and the name of the mother on the results

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    • DDC

      Hi, JohnBoy. The report has names if the test is a legal chain-of-custody one.

      Reply

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