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Information for Physicians and Health Professionals
General Information
PCR analysis of short tandem repeat (STR) loci is one of the newest technologies available for routine DNA paternity testing. It can conclusively determine parentage (>99.99%, CPI>10000) and non-parentage (0% probability of paternity).
Usage
Determination of parentage for child support, legal proceedings, and Vital Statistics (birth certificates).
Age Limit
DNA testing can be performed on patients at any age.
- Prenatal Testing: Chorionic Villus Sampling, Amniocentesis. Please ensure that an appointment for prenatal sampling can be arranged with an obstetrician prior to ordering DNA test.
- Testing at Birth: Umbilical cord blood (please call Genetrack to arrange for testing prior to date of birth).
- Testing after Birth: Venous Blood or Buccal Cells. Please contact Genetrack directly to arrange appointments. A complete list of Genetrack's collection locations can be found using the online location finder.
Specimen Requirements
The following is a list of the types of specimens used for routine DNA parentage testing.
| Specimen Type | Volume | Collection Vessel | Shipping | Special Requirement |
| Peripheral Blood | 2-5 ML | EDTA (Lavender) | Room Temperature | None |
| Umbilical Cord Blood | 2-5 ML | EDTA (Lavender) | Room Temperature | None |
| Buccal Cells | 3 Swabs | Dacron Swabs | Room Temperature | None |
| Chorionic Villus | 25 mg | Centrifuge Tube | Room Temperature, Fill tube with culture medium | 1 T-25 Flask of Cultured Cells |
| Amniotic Fluid | 10 ML | Centrifuge Tube | Room Temperature | 1 T-25 Flask of Cultured Cells |
Information and Appointments:
- By Phone: 1-888-828-1899
- By Fax: 1-888-655-8877
- By Email: lab@genetrack.ca
- Online: Appointments can also be arranged online by using the secure online appointment booking form.
Packages and Documents:
You may click a title below to download the document. The forms can also be obtained by calling Genetrack at 1-888-828-1899.
| Title | Description | Format (Size) |
| Physician Referral Package | Laboratory requisition form for cases involving physicians. Collection Locations Sheet is attached. |  59 KB |
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