A maternity test can be performed for several reasons, such as peace of mind or to establish the biological relationship between a mother and child. It's widely used in hospitals, legal matters, and immigration cases. Moreover, It's known to be the most reliable and trustworthy scientific method for proving the biological relationship between mother and child.

Common Reasons for Maternity Tests

Here's the list of some common reasons that make a DNA maternity test in India crucial:

Hospital Mistakes - Babies in the maternity ward sometimes get switched during the cleaning and feeding process. Then a DNA test corrects the mistakes.

Adoption Cases - To ensure clarity and legal accuracy, a DNA test is utilized in child adoption cases involving disputed parentage or hospital mix-ups.

Immigration - A mother-child biological relationship involved in a sponsored immigration process is often validated through a DNA test report provided by the embassy. 

IVF & Surrogacy - This test confirms the biological connection between the donor eggs or surrogates, providing clarity and peace of mind. 

Legal Disputes - In matters of child custody or property inheritance, courts can order a legal maternity test.

How is the Maternity Test Performed?

A maternity test is performed in four different stages: 

  • DNA samples are collected from the child and the alleged mother. Samples are taken using buccal swabs. It's a non-invasive method that causes no pain. 
  • The samples are then stored and sent to a lab. 
  • Professionals in the lab compare those DNA samples. 
  • Reports are sent to either the parties tested or the court/embassy in special cases.

Is the Maternity DNA Test Safe?

Absolutely. A maternity DNA test is completely safe, even for newborns. It's due to the involvement of a non-invasive method. Only epithelial cells from the cheek swabs are collected. 

Legal vs. Peace of Mind Maternity Test

Legal maternity DNA tests are performed on the orders of the honorable courts of law. In such tests, the hearing judge or a court-appointed representative is present when the DNA samples are taken from both parties.

On the other hand, a paternity test is generally done for personal reasons to verify the biological relationship with your child and gain relationship clarity. 

DNA Forensics Laboratory (DFL) -  A Trustworthy Lab for Maternity DNA Tests

For a decade, DFL has been providing DNA tests for various reasons. Whether it's for POM or legal disputes, DNA tests conducted by DFL are accurate and reliable. DNA Forensics Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. is the only private DNA testing company in India whose DNA test reports are legally admissible in the honorable courts of law. 

To learn more or to book your DNA maternity test in India, call us at +91 8010177771. Alternatively, you can send us a message on WhatsApp at +91 9266615552.