If you want to be sure who the father of your child is, or if you want to know whether you are the father of a child, you can get clarity very easily with a paternity test at VenusMed. After all, uncertainty about parentage can be a serious burden for many fathers, children, or mothers. In the case of a partnership separation, clear evidence of the parentage of children can be relevant from a legal point of view, for example in the case of custody or alimony proceedings.
Procedure of a paternity test
For the test a swab of the mucosa on the inside of the cheek is taken with a sterile cotton swab, from both the child and the father in question. It will then be checked in the laboratory whether the DNA of the father and child match. Taking the sample is absolutely easy and painless and therefore, it is also possible with newborns.
The samples taken are then processed in the laboratory using chemical and physical methods for extracting the DNA from the cells. The selected DNA segments are then reproduced and examined using a polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The result is the genetic fingerprint or the person’s DNA profile.
You can easily make an appointment at VenusMed in Vienna. Either by phone on +43 1 890 80 70, via email at info@venusmed.at or by using our contact form below. We also give appointments at short notice!
About half of the genetic information of every child comes from the father. Therefore, 50% of the DNA fragments in the child’s sample must be identical to the father’s sample for him to be the biological father. If no matches are found, the father in question is 100% not the child’s sire.
The exact probability of the analysis’ scientific result depends on the DNA of the person examined. With a positive test result, which confirms paternity, the actual probability is up to 99.99999%, but usually it is at least 99.99%.
Ultimately, the test result is available after about 2-3 days already, and you will receive a detailed written report about it.
Costs of a paternity test
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Paternity test | 465 € |
Of course, we accept payment in cash and by debit- (Maestro) or credit card.
Of course, we accept payment in cash and by debit- (Maestro) or credit card.
FAQs about paternity tests
If you want certainty about your child’s ancestry, you can do a paternity test. At VenusMed, we take a swab from the oral mucosa of the potential father and child. The samples are then examined in the laboratory and you will receive a written report from us about the result.
At VenusMed you can have the test done for newborns. It takes place via a swab of the oral mucosa and is therefore absolutely harmless and not painful.
The DNA test at VenusMed, which includes a detailed written report on the result, costs 465 €.
The test determines whether a possible father of a child is his or her father. In the laboratory, the genetic fingerprint, or the DNA profile of the person to be tested is examined from a sample. To determine the potential father as the child’s sire, 50% of the DNA fragments in the child’s sample must match the father’s sample.
In principle, it is possible to do a paternity test with hair. However, this method is out of date and is now largely replaced by other, more modern methods. In addition, the test with hair samples only works if the hair in question still has roots. This is because the DNA material that is needed for the test is only stored in these.
We do the test with samples from swabs from the oral mucosa. This way we can guarantee that the test meets all modern requirements and brings utmost certainty.
Terminology
For doctors, medical terms are important and a matter of course. However, the terminology can often puzzle patients. In our glossary we explain the medical terms which are often used in our clinic environment.
Contact
You can simply contact us by phone on +43 1 890 80 70, or via email at info@venusmed.at. From Mo-Fr between 11 am and 5 pm you can also directly come by VenusMed in the medical centre Schwedenplatz, Laurenzerberg 2, 1010 Vienna.