Prenatal Paternity Test in Lymington – £795
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Find out who your baby's biological father is before birth with a non-invasive prenatal paternity test available from 10 weeks of pregnancy.
The Prenatal Paternity Test analyses cell-free fetal DNA found within the mother's blood and compares it with DNA collected from the potential father using a simple cheek swab.
Available at Rènü Dermatology in Lymington for £795, including professional collection of the mother's venous blood sample.
Prenatal Paternity Test – £795
✓ Available from 10 weeks of pregnancy
✓ Non-invasive prenatal testing
✓ Mother's professional venous blood draw included
✓ Potential father provides a simple cheek swab
✓ Can assess up to 2 potential fathers with one test
✓ No amniotic-fluid sampling required
✓ First pregnancy scan must have been completed
✓ Results within 15 working days after samples reach the laboratory
What Is a Prenatal Paternity Test?
A Prenatal Paternity Test can determine biological paternity before your baby is born.
During pregnancy, small fragments of the baby's DNA – known as cell-free fetal DNA – circulate within the mother's bloodstream.
A sample of the mother's blood can be analysed and compared with DNA collected from the potential father to determine whether their genetic profiles are consistent with biological paternity.
Non-Invasive Paternity Testing During Pregnancy
This test is non-invasive.
There is no need to take a sample of amniotic fluid or collect a sample directly from the baby.
Instead, the pregnant mother has a standard venous blood sample taken from her arm, while the potential father provides DNA using a simple buccal cheek swab.
This allows paternity testing to be carried out during pregnancy without an invasive procedure involving the pregnancy itself.
How Early Can I Have a Prenatal Paternity Test?
The test is available from 10 weeks of pregnancy.
You must also have completed your first pregnancy scan before having the test. This can be either an NHS or private scan.
How Does Prenatal Paternity Testing Work?
The laboratory analyses cell-free fetal DNA present within the mother's blood.
The DNA is isolated and analysed using advanced genetic sequencing technology before being compared with DNA obtained from the potential father.
A baby inherits approximately half of their genetic information from their biological mother and half from their biological father.
By comparing the genetic information identified within the maternal blood sample against the potential father's DNA, the laboratory can determine whether paternity is attributed or excluded.
What Samples Are Required?
Mother – Venous Blood Sample
The pregnant mother provides a venous blood sample, professionally collected from the arm at Rènü Dermatology.
The laboratory uses this blood sample to analyse the cell-free fetal DNA circulating within the mother's bloodstream.
Potential Father – Cheek Swab
The potential father does not require a blood test.
DNA is collected using a simple buccal swab from inside the cheek.
Can Two Potential Fathers Be Tested?
Yes. The Prenatal Paternity Test can be used to assess up to two potential fathers with one test.
Each potential father will need to provide the required cheek-swab DNA sample.
Preparing for the Father's Cheek Swab
The potential father should not eat, drink, smoke, chew gum or brush their teeth during the hour before the appointment.
This helps ensure that an appropriate cheek-swab sample can be collected.
How Does the Appointment Work?
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Arrange your Prenatal Paternity Test
Book your appointment at Rènü Dermatology in Lymington once you are at least 10 weeks pregnant and have completed your first pregnancy scan.
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Bring your testing kit
The specialist test kit supplied for your test must be brought with you to your appointment.
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Mother's blood sample
A professional venous blood sample is collected from the mother's arm at Rènü Dermatology.
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Potential father's DNA sample
The potential father provides a buccal cheek-swab sample using the specialist testing kit.
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Samples sent to the specialist laboratory
The samples are returned for specialist DNA analysis.
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Receive your paternity result
Results are provided within approximately 15 working days after the samples reach the laboratory.
Professional Blood Collection Included
The £795 price includes professional collection of the pregnant mother's venous blood sample at Rènü Dermatology in Lymington.
The potential father's sample is collected separately using the supplied cheek swab.
What Will My Result Tell Me?
The laboratory compares the baby's genetic information identified through the maternal blood sample with the potential father's DNA.
The resulting report indicates whether the tested man's genetic profile is consistent with biological paternity or whether paternity is excluded.
Is the Test Safe for My Baby?
The test is described as non-invasive prenatal paternity testing because no sample is collected directly from the baby or from the amniotic fluid surrounding the baby.
The mother simply provides a venous blood sample from her arm, similar to other prenatal blood tests.
Do I Need an Ultrasound First?
Yes. You must have completed your first pregnancy scan before having the test.
This can be an NHS or private pregnancy scan.
Important Information Before Booking
Before booking your Prenatal Paternity Test:
✓ You must be at least 10 weeks pregnant
✓ You must have completed your first pregnancy scan
✓ The specialist testing kit must be available for your appointment
✓ The potential father must avoid eating, drinking, smoking, chewing gum and brushing their teeth for 1 hour before the appointment
✓ Both maternal and potential-father samples are required for the DNA comparison
Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Test
£795
Determine biological paternity before your baby is born
Available From 10 Weeks Pregnancy
Mother's Blood Sample + Potential Father's Cheek Swab
Professional maternal blood draw included
Results within approximately 15 working days after laboratory receipt
Available at Rènü Dermatology, Lymington
Enquire about Prenatal Paternity Testing today.
Private Prenatal Paternity Testing in Lymington & the New Forest
Rènü Dermatology provides access to private non-invasive prenatal paternity testing in Lymington, Hampshire, with professional maternal venous blood collection completed in clinic.
We welcome clients from Lymington, Milford on Sea, Brockenhurst, New Milton, Barton on Sea and throughout the New Forest and surrounding Hampshire area.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Prenatal Paternity Test?
The test costs £795 including professional collection of the mother's venous blood sample at Rènü Dermatology in Lymington.
How many weeks pregnant do I need to be?
You must be at least 10 weeks pregnant and have completed your first NHS or private pregnancy scan.
Does the baby need to provide a sample?
No. Cell-free fetal DNA is analysed from the mother's blood, so a sample does not need to be collected directly from the baby.
Does the potential father need a blood test?
No. The potential father provides DNA using a buccal cheek swab.
Can I test two possible fathers?
Yes. The test can assess up to two potential fathers.
Do I need to have had a pregnancy scan?
Yes. Your first pregnancy scan must have been completed before testing. This can be either an NHS or private scan.
How long do the results take?
Results are provided within approximately 15 working days after the samples reach the specialist laboratory.
Is this the same as amniocentesis?
No. This is a non-invasive prenatal paternity test using cell-free fetal DNA from the mother's blood. It does not require collection of amniotic fluid.
Can the father eat before the appointment?
The potential father should not eat, drink, smoke, chew gum or brush their teeth during the hour before the appointment.
Where is the mother's blood taken?
The mother's venous blood sample is professionally collected at Rènü Dermatology in Lymington before the samples are sent for specialist laboratory analysis.
