Paternity test

The DNA analysis to verify paternity is a method, which is nowadays worldwide recognized by the legal medicine society. The analysis, also called DNA fingerprint, is based on the length of a series of DNA fragments. These fragments have a repetitive sequence (STR, short tandem repeat): an out-and-out genetic and individual identity card.

The test allows to exclude for certain a supposed father, but also to attribute the fatherhood with an high probability level (99.99%).

Options and prices

TRIO paternity assessment Mother, minor child, Presumed Father	CHF	1200
DUO paternity assessment Adult child, Presumed father	CHF	800
DUO paternity assessment Adult child, Presumed mother	CHF	800
Single DNA profile Adult	CHF	400
TRIO paternity assessment, during pregnancy from amniocentesis sampling	CHF	1200
Sibling relationship both adults, only brother-brother or sister-sister, not brother-sister	CHF	800
DNA testing with grandparents only carried out in cases where the father is deceased	CHF	1200
DNA testing with uncles only carried out in cases where the father is deceased	CHF	1200
Twin zygosity DNA test will determine whether your twins are identical (monozygotic) or not (heterozygous)	CHF	800
Y chromosome test to determine whether two males share the same paternal ancestry	CHF	400
Mitochondrial DNA test subjects wish to demonstrate common maternal ancestry	CHF	400

Sample taking

It’s not invasive: oral smear (the material is furnished by the laboratory).

Delivery time

From 2 to 4 weeks. The report will be personally given to the involved people. No information will be given by phone.

Documents

A document is required (identity card, passport or residency permit). Without an official document, it’s required a birth certificate for the child. Without no one of the required documents, the analysis won’t be carried out.

Qualified laboratory

The Laboratory of molecular diagnostic in Lugano follows the “federal law on genetic exams on the human being” (LEGU, 810.12)” and it’s licensed by the law ISO 17025. This mark of quality, which is given by the Swiss Accreditation Service (www.sas.ch), confirms the technical competences regarding every performance.

Particular dispositions

The laboratory supposes that people who require this kind of analysis are in concert. If they’re not, a lawyer is required. Moreover, children who are older than 12 years old must be informed about the sample taking and about the possible psychological consequences.

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Quality, efficiency and competitiveness

The quality of the Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory is guaranteed by the autorisation of Swissmedic, by the ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation (PDF 355kb) and by the authorization of the Federal Department of Justice and Police.

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