Professional DNA Collection Support & Relationship Testing Services Description
DNA Collection & Testing Services
Rhode Island Fingerprinting provides professional DNA collection support for legal and non-legal DNA testing workflows including paternity DNA testing, prenatal DNA testing, immigration DNA support, family relationship DNA testing, and mobile DNA collection services.
Professional Relationship DNA Testing Support
Paternity DNA Testing
Determine the biological relationship between an alleged father and child through professional DNA collection and laboratory analysis. Turnaround Time: 2 Business Days
Professional Relationship DNA Testing Support
Maternity DNA Testing
Determine the biological relationship between an alleged mother and child. Turnaround Time: 2 Business Days
Professional Family Relationship Testing
Grandparent DNA Testing
Determine biological relationships between grandparents and grandchildren through DNA analysis. Turnaround Time: 5 Business Days
Professional Family Relationship Testing
Sibling DNA Testing
Determine whether individuals share biological parents. Turnaround Time: 5 Business Days
Aunt, Uncle, Niece & Nephew Relationship Testing
Avuncular DNA Testing
Determine biological relationships between an aunt or uncle and a niece or nephew. Turnaround Time: 5 Business Days
Paternal Lineage & Male Relationship DNA Testing
Y-STR DNA Testing
Y-STR DNA testing analyzes the Y chromosome, which is passed from father to son. This test may be used to evaluate biological relationships between males who share a common paternal line. Y-STR testing is commonly used when a direct paternity test is unavailable or when additional paternal lineage information is needed. Examples may include: • Father and Son Relationships • Brothers and Half Brothers • Grandfather and Grandson • Uncle and Nephew • Male Cousins • Family Lineage Verification • Deceased Father Cases • Missing Father Cases Turnaround Time: Approximately 2 Business Days after laboratory receipt of all required samples.
Maternal Lineage & Family Relationship DNA Testing
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) Testing
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) testing analyzes DNA passed from a mother to her children. Unlike Y-STR testing, which follows the paternal line, mtDNA testing follows the maternal line and may be used to evaluate biological relationships when standard relationship testing is unavailable or inconclusive. mtDNA testing may be helpful for: • Maternal Lineage Verification • Mother and Child Relationships • Sibling Relationships Through the Maternal Line • Grandmother and Grandchild Relationships • Aunt and Niece Relationships Through the Maternal Line • Missing Parent Cases • Deceased Relative Cases • Family History Research • Genealogical Research • Immigration Relationship Verification Turnaround Time: Approximately 14 Business Days after laboratory receipt of all required samples.
Determine Whether Twins Are Identical or Fraternal
Twin Zygosity DNA Testing
Twin zygosity DNA testing determines whether twins are identical (monozygotic) or fraternal (dizygotic). Identical twins develop from a single fertilized egg that splits into two embryos and generally share nearly 100% of their DNA. Fraternal twins develop from two separate fertilized eggs and share approximately 50% of their DNA, similar to other siblings. Twin zygosity testing may be requested for: • Personal Knowledge • Medical Information • Family Planning • Academic Research • Genetic Counseling Support • Curiosity About Twin Relationships Turnaround Time: Approximately 2 Business Days after laboratory receipt of all required samples.
Preserve DNA Samples For Future Testing
DNA Banking Services
DNA banking is the collection and long-term storage of a DNA sample for future testing purposes. Individuals and families may choose DNA banking when future testing may be needed but immediate testing is not required. Common reasons include: • Medical History Preservation • Family Record Preservation • Military Deployment • Serious Illness • Advanced Age • Family Planning • Future Relationship Testing • Deceased Relative Planning • Genealogical Research DNA banking may provide peace of mind by preserving a biological sample before it becomes unavailable.
Create A DNA Profile For Identification & Future Comparison
STR DNA Profile Testing
Short Tandem Repeat (STR) DNA Profile Testing creates a unique genetic profile from a DNA sample using industry-standard DNA markers. STR profiling is commonly used for: • Identity Verification • Family Relationship Testing • Reference Sample Creation • Missing Person Cases • Estate Matters • Legal Proceedings • Immigration Support • DNA Banking Support • Future DNA Comparisons An STR DNA profile establishes a genetic reference profile that may be used for future testing and comparison purposes. Turnaround Time: Approximately 2–5 Business Days after laboratory receipt of all required samples.
Prenatal DNA Testing Support
Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Testing (NIPP)
Professional collection support for eligible prenatal paternity DNA testing workflows. Turnaround Time: 7 Business Days
Additional Alleged Father Testing Add-On (NIPP)
Add an additional alleged father to an existing Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity (NIPP) DNA testing case. This add-on allows the laboratory to compare DNA from more than one potential father to determine the biological father of the unborn child. Turnaround Time: May extend standard NIPP processing times depending on laboratory requirements.
Early Gender DNA Collection Support
Peekaboo Early Gender DNA Testing
Professional collection support for early gender DNA testing. Turnaround Time: 2 Business Day
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