PATERNITY TESTING IN ARKANSAS
Establishing paternity in Arkansas is crucial for unmarried parents. This process helps secure a child’s self-identity, child support, medical history, and inheritance. Paternity testing offers the most accurate way to confirm a child’s paternity and is applicable to 41% of unmarried mothers in the state.
IDTO provides reliable, fast, and affordable paternity testing services. Our solutions ensure peace of mind and meet legal requirements. Below is a brief overview of our DNA testing services.
What is paternity testing in Arkansas?
Paternity test in Arkansas is a DNA analysis that helps to determine biological relationship between an allege father and child. This testing option can be performed for both peace of mind or legal purposes.
Paternity Testing Options:
Arkansas At-Home Paternity Test:
Home paternity tests provide at-home DNA test kits that help determine the likelihood of a biological relationship between a father and child. You can easily collect samples for analysis in the comfort of your own home.
Legal Paternity Test
Legal Paternity testing in Arkansas helps establish biological relationship between an alleged father and child. Legal tests require a chain of custody be established, and all DNA samples will be processed and analyzed by our partner AABB-accredited DNA Testing laboratory.
Results can be used for the following:
- Child support determinations
- Immigration visa evidence submission
- Birth certificate modifications
- Social Security Benefits
Testing Specifications:
- 18-24 genetic markers highest accuracy
- Mother participation increases accuracy rates
- Results delivered within 2 to 3 business days
How much does a paternity test cost in Arkansas?
The cost of a paternity testing starts at $199.99.
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Our standard turnaround time is 2-3 business days for most tests. Some specimen samples may require longer testing times.
How will my DNA sample be collected?
The method of DNA sample collection is performed by buccal cheek swab place inside of the mouth and brushed against the left and right cheek for 30 to 60 seconds.
Blood is also an effective alternative with provides a similar accuracy.
Scheduling an appointment
IDTO has DNA specimen collection sites throughout Arkansas and nationwide in near most major cities.
Conway
Fort Smith
Little Rock
Lowell
Additional DNA Testing Services
Immigration DNA Test In Arkansas
The commonly requested evidence relationship types for immigrant family reunification cases are for paternity, maternity, and sibling relationship options.
The U.S Citizen (petitioner) and the applicant for citizenship (beneficiary) in most instances are requirements for evidence submission. Valid government ID for the U.S. citizen and the request for evidence from the embassy or USCIS are required.
Upon receipt of all genetic sample results will be available in 3 business days. All genetic samples are tested and analyzed by our partner AABB accredited.
Sibling DNA Testing
Sibling DNA Testing is a test that helps potential siblings determine if they share a common parent or parents by testing the genetic material (DNA) of the two possible siblings.
Grandparent DNA Test
DNA Grandparent Testing is a test that helps to determine a biological relationship between grandparents and a grandchild.
Maternity Testing
Maternity testing is a genetic test that helps to determine the probability of a biological relationship between an alleged mother and a child by comparing the mother’s DNA profile with the child’s DNA profile.
Avuncular DNA Test
Avuncular testing is an option used when a sibling or grandparent test cannot be performed. An aunt or uncle is tested with a niece or nephew. This testing can only be performed if the alleged father has biological siblings.
Arkansas Forensic DNA Testing
At-Home Semen Detection Testing
Our Semen Detection Test is designed to detect the presence of semen only. Click the button below to learn more.
At-Home Infidelity DNA Testing
Our Infidelity DNA Test with a Semen Detection Test. This comprehensive analysis compares a semen garment sample and reference cheek swab sample.
Privacy
Please note that the IDTO Paternity Testing Center’s partner laboratory does not share any personal or genetic information with third-party companies.
All information provided to our partner laboratory is kept secure and will only be released to third parties with the explicit consent of the participants involved or by court-order. Specimen samples on file are kept for 3 months on average than destroyed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the mother need to be present at a paternity test?
The mother must be present at a DNA specimen collection appointment if she is the sole legal guardian of her child under the age of 18.
We recommend that mothers participate in the paternity test when possible. Their involvement increases the accuracy of the DNA analysis. Testing is accurate without the mother, but her participation allows for more efficient analysis.
DNA testing if one party is not in the same city?
We provide options for DNA sample collection services when one or more persons resides in two different cities or states. Contact us at 888-204-0583 to learn more about scheduling in two different locations.
Can my results be used for to establish paternity in Arkansas?
Yes, our legal paternity test can establish the paternity of a child in Arkansas. This test is used before or after signing an Acknowledgement of Paternity (AOP) form.
Call 888-204-0583 to schedule an appointment today.
Why Choose Us
IDTO has assisted thousands of families in Arkansas and nationwide with their genetic testing needs. Since 2004, We are a trusted and go to source for both legal and medical professionals nationwide for their client’s DNA testing needs.
Our knowledgeable staff will help assist you with choosing the right type of genetic test specific to your specific situation. This attention to detail will limit you purchasing the wrong type of relationship test and will you avoid paying for an additional DNA test.