Archive for November, 2008
DNA Sibling Test – Types
In the DNA sibling test, two children are tested to determine whether they share the same biological parent or parents. Two individuals born of the same biological parents share much more of their DNA than individuals that are not related to one another. There are two types of DNA Sibling Test:
- Half Sibling Test: This test is performed when two alleged siblings believe they only share one biological parent (as in when two siblings know that they do not have the same mother and are trying to determine if they have the same father). In other words, a half-sibling DNA index can be obtained to determine whether the siblings share only one common parent, versus two common parents.
- Full Sibling Test: This test is performed when two siblings share one biological parent and would like to know if they share the other parent as well (as in when two siblings know they have the same mother and wish to find out if they have the same father).
Ormond Quay Paternity Services (OQPS), a leading DNA test provider in Ireland offers DNA sibling test to help two individuals verify whether they are full or half siblings. On an average, full siblings (share both biological parents) have 50% of their DNA in common, half siblings (share only one biological parent) have 25% of their DNA in common. With the results of a DNA sibling test, OQPS can determine if two people are siblings based on the amount and specific type of DNA they have in common.
To know more about DNA SIBLING TEST offered by OQPS, please visit the site http://www.oqps.ie
1 comment November 25, 2008
What is DNA Sibling Test?
DNA Sibling test is designed to determine sibling genetic relationships. In other words, DNA sibling test determines if two or more individuals have common parents. It is an indirect way to determine family relationships when an alleged father is not available for a paternity test.
OQPS, an Irish Company based in Dublin City Centre with sample collection centers nationwide offers DNA Sibling test services to determine whether two people are full or half siblings. DNA Sibling test from OQPS can help two individuals to determine the statistical probability of whether siblings (brothers and sisters) share the same two parents or not.
If you want more information about a DNA SIBLING TEST, please visit the site http://www.oqps.ie
Add comment November 17, 2008
Should You Have Pre-Natal DNA Paternity Test?
The DNA test through which paternity can be determined before the baby is born is known as “Pre-Natal DNA Testing”. The popularity of Pre-Natal DNA Paternity test continues to grow in our society. However, you need to ask yourself three questions before a pre-natal DNA test to determine if pre-natal paternity tests are good for you or your unborn baby. Three questions are WHY, WHEN and How? You need to consider positive and negative impacts of a pre-natal DNA paternity test.
- WHY: In case of rape or multiple partners, women may want to know the paternity for legal issues or physiological reasons.
- WHEN: You can have a paternity test done during your pregnancy and depending on the way you choose, determine when the test is preformed. You can choose a blood sample, amniocentesis or CVS.
- HOW: When you have an answer for the above mentioned points, you can tell your doctor or have the test done by a private laboratory. In case the test is for legal purposes, just remember you need to have test done by a company recognized by courts.
Therefore, if you want Pre-Natal DNA Testing , first consult your doctor and get the required information on where to get the test done. If you want to avail Pre-Natal Paternity DNA test or want to know more, please visit the site http://www.oqps.ie
Add comment November 5, 2008