| Service |
Cost |
Turnaround |
| Prenatal paternity test
|
$1,300 |
2 to 3 working
days |
Prenatal paternity testing is
performed by using samples of the unborn child either by chorionic
villi, obtained by the CVS procedure (from 10.5 weeks gestation) or
amniotic fluid, obtained by amniocentesis (from 14-16 weeks
gestation). An obstetrician carries out the collection procedures
for the baby, and a referral by GP is required.
The cost of prenatal paternity
testing is $1,300. All prenatal testing is an express testing
(fast track) service with results available in 2 to 3 working days.
We recommend you nominate a Doctor to receive these results.
We request that the mother liaises
with the obstetrician for sampling from the baby. We can make
arrangements for sampling from mother and testing father at
local doctor or pathology. Alternatively the mother and testing
father may be able to have their samples collected by the
Obstetrician at the same appointment.
For reasons of confidentiality and
correct interpretation, results are provided through a medical or
legal practitioner.
As the results of your testing may be
different from what you are expecting, it may be useful to discuss
the implications of the results for you and your family with a
counsellor before undergoing the testing. Please call us on 1300
663 244 if you would like to discuss Prenatal DNA testing or for
further information.