Introduction 
Ana-Gen offers two (2) different methods of Prenatal testing: First, Amniocentesis, where a small sample of amniotic fluid from mother's amniotic sac is withdrawn and DNA is extracted. The extracted DNA  is used to determine paternity. Second, Chorionic Villus, which is a procedure whereby a small sample of chorionic (placental) tissue is removed for prenatal diagnosis, such as paternity.

Explanation of the DNA Prenatal Paternity Tests

Amniocentesis
In the procedure of Amniocentesis, a hollow needle is inserted through the abdominal wall into the placenta to remove some of the amniotic fluid that surrounds the fetus under ultrasound guidance.  The fluid extracted contains cells that are shed primarily from the fetal skin, bladder, gastrointestinal tract, and amnion. Cultures are created using these cells and cells are used to test for genetic abnormalities and paternity. The ideal time to perform Amniocentesis is between the 15th and 18th weeks of pregnancy but could be performed as early as 12th week or as late as 20th. Amniocentesis performed before the 14th week has been shown to carry a higher risk of miscarriage.

Enough amniotic fluid surrounds the fetus that an adequate sample can be extracted for prenatal genetic analysis and paternity. The procedure carries a slight risk of miscarriage about 0.25 - 0.5% (1/400-1/200), as well as a risk of trauma to the fetus, infection and pre-term labor.

These procedure is  performed by an obstetrician and have risk associated with them and can be performed in conjunction with other procedures. Arrangements with your physician to determine paternity can be made.

 

Mother and alleged father samples	$695.00
Each additional person	$250.00
Turn Around	2 weeks

Chorionic Villus Sampling
The general period between which the Chorionic Villus Sampling is done is about 10-12 weeks gestation which could be either transabdominal or transcervical depending on where the placenta is located.  A catheter or needle is used to biopsy placental cells by inserting a needle (abdominally) or a catheter (cervically) into the substance of the placenta but staying outside the amniotic sac. A syringe is used to extract about 10-15 milligrams of tissue and it is cleaned of maternal uterine tissue, then grown in culture and tested for paternity. CVS is commonly used to detect certain genetic conditions though it has a small risk of miscarriage usually between 0.5%-1.0%, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

 

Mother and alleged father samples	$695.00
Each additional person	$250.00
Turn Around	2 weeks