FAQS
Here we have tried to answer the most common and frequently asked questions that we get from our clients. If you have a question that isn’t answered here, feel free to leave us a comment or email us at [email protected]. We’re here to help you answer some of life’s most important questions.
WHY BUCCAL (ORAL) SWABS?
Buccal swab samples are sample collected by swabbing inside the mouth. It is a quick and painless way to collect cells containing DNA from an individual. It is also non-invasive[...]
AVOIDING ERRONEOUS RESULTS
Not all Paternity Testing is the Same. Most people assume that all DNA paternity tests are the same, and it doesn’t matter where you get your DNA test done. That could not be farther[...]
LEGAL SUPPORT
PTC Laboratories has an attorney on staff to assist you with questions related to court. We provide many additional services without charge for attorneys, and for others going to court[...]
PTC GUARANTEE
PTC Laboratories guarantees a minimum probability of paternity of 99.99%. We are the only DNA paternity testing laboratory in the United States to offer this guarantee.[...]
HOW TO CHOOSE A PATERNITY LABORATORY
When you first decide to obtain a DNA test, the number of laboratories and re-sellers can be overwhelming. Also, as everyone knows, the internet is full of dishonest web sites[...]
MISCONCEPTION – BLOOD GROUPS AND PATERNITY
A blood group comparison is not enough to indicate paternity or maternity because your biological child may not have the same blood group as yours. Let’s see why. The most[...]
Q: HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET MY RESULT?
Results for most paternity tests (Legal or Peace-of-Mind) are usually ready within 5-7 working days from date of submission of samples at our office in Bangkok. This includes 2[...]
Q: WHAT IS DNA? PART 4: HOW TO RECOGNIZE A FAKE RESULT OR REPORT
Unfortunately, there are unscrupulous individuals who sell fake DNA tests, and as people don't buy a DNA test every day, it can be hard to know what to look for when choosing[...]
Q: WHAT IS DNA? PART 3: UNDERSTANDING A PTC PATERNITY TEST REPORT
A Paternity Test report from PTC Laboratories shows the DNA profiles of ONE Alleged Father and ONE Child being tested. If the Mother of the Child provides her samples[...]
Q: WHAT IS DNA? PART 2: HUMAN DNA & HOW IT IDENTIFIES US
From one person to the next, our DNA is almost identical. What makes us 'unique' at a genetic level is that our genes differ slightly from individual to individual. These variations[...]
Q: WHAT IS DNA? PART 1: HUMAN DNA & THE SCIENTIFIC BASICS
We've all heard of 'DNA', and we know that we have DNA in our body, but what really is DNA? As a basic scientific definition, DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid, and is the building[...]
Q: WHY IS YOUR LAB IN AMERICA? WILL THE RESULTS BE ACCEPTED IN THAILAND?
Paternity Testing Corporation (PTC) Laboratories is based in the American city of Columbia, Missouri, where it was established in 1996. This means, that for legal Thai purposes[...]
Q: DO I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL THE BABY IS BORN BEFORE I CAN DO A PATERNITY TEST?
No, you don't have to wait until the baby is born. There are actually two options for testing for paternity before the baby is born. 1. Invasive Prenatal Paternity Test[...]
Q: WE LIVE IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES. DO WE ALL HAVE TO BE TESTED AT THE SAME PLACE?
No, there is no need for everyone to be in the same country or city in order to be tested. For legal tests that need to follow chain-of-custody of samples[...]
Q: WE ARE NOT GIVING OUR DNA SAMPLES AT THE SAME TIME/PLACE. HOW DO I KNOW THE RIGHT PERSON WAS TESTED?
If you are having your sample collected for a legal test, strict chain-of-custody of samples must be followed, as well as stringent identification checks. Everyone tested[...]
Q: NOTARIZED, LEGAL, AND AUTHENTICATED RESULTS – WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
All results issued by PTC Laboratories are notarized by our staff of Public Notaries, regardless of whether the test was a Legal (Chain-of-Custody) Test or an At-Home (Peace-of-Mind) Test[...]
Q: THERE COULD BE MORE THAN ONE ALLEGED FATHER, AND THEY MIGHT BE RELATED. CAN I JUST TEST ONE OF THEM?
A: No. If there is more than one possible Father, and the possible Fathers are closely related to each other (i.e. as brothers, or as father and son), then it is very important to provide DNA[...]
Q: WHY SHOULD WE INCLUDE THE MOTHER IN A PATERNITY DNA TEST?
A: It is not required to include the known Mother in a Paternity DNA Test, however, it is always better to include the Mother because it allows for a more accurate result in a quicker[...]
Q: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A LEGAL TEST AND AN AT-HOME TEST?
The actual testing/analysis is identical for a Legal Test (also called a Chain-of-Custody (CoC) Test) and an At-Home Test (also called a Peace-of-Mind (PoM) Test): both undergo the same rigorous[...]
Q: WHY DOES THE TEST TAKE SO MUCH LONGER THAN ON TV SHOWS?
There are two types of television shows that portray DNA testing and neither gives a very clear picture of what really happens. TALK SHOWS The first type of TV show that often features DNA [...]