Orchid Cellmark: Forensic Paternity Analysis

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Overview
Screening (Blood, Semen, Saliva Detection)
Short Tandem Repeat (STR) Analysis
Y-STR Analysis
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) Analysis
Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) Analysis
Forensic Paternity Analysis
Expert Testimony
Case Review
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Forensic paternity is the establishment of paternity in a criminal case. Forensic paternity testing can be used in the following situations:

To determine the biological father from products of conception in rape or incest cases
To identify found human remains by testing the individuals believed to be the biological parents of the deceased

Depending on the state of the evidence, Orchid Cellmark offers traditional STR analysis or Y-STR analysis. Orchid Cellmarks extensive experience in paternity DNA testing can facilitate criminal investigations that rely on paternity or biological relationship evidence.

DNA tests that assess the biological relationships between the donor of questioned evidence and the alleged relatives can be critical to successfully building or defending a case.