Prenatal Paternity Testing in Louisiana
Expert Guidance on Safe, Accurate Tests During Pregnancy
✓ AABB-Accredited Laboratory
✓ Results in 5 Business Days
✓ Free Gender Determination
✓ Available from 7 Weeks
Prenatal DNA Testing Locations in Louisiana
Looking for prenatal paternity testing in Louisiana? GameDay DNA provides AABB-accredited non-invasive prenatal paternity testing (NIPP) starting from 7 weeks of pregnancy. Choose between at-home testing ($1,099 + tax) or legal testing ($1,499 + tax) at our convenient locations across Louisiana.
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Service areas include Abbeville, Baton Rouge, DeRidder, Elton, Eunice, Jeanerette, Lafayette, Morgan City, and Zachary.
Comprehensive Louisiana Prenatal Paternity Testing Options
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At-Home Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Test ($1099)
Includes testing for pregnant mother and alleged father
Available from 7 weeks of pregnancy
Convenient self-collection kit shipped to your home
Option for OBGYN or local hospital blood draw
Results delivered via secure email within 5 business days
Additional alleged fathers can be tested for $200 each
$100 discount for full upfront payment
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Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Legal (NIPP) ($1499)
Includes testing for pregnant mother and alleged father
Available from 7 weeks of pregnancy
Professional in-office sample collection
Court-admissible results
Results delivered via secure email within 5 business days
Additional alleged fathers can be tested for $200 each
$100 discount for full upfront payment
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Rush Order Paternity Test (Non-Legal: $1199 / Legal: $1599)
Includes testing for pregnant mother and alleged father
Available from 7 weeks of pregnancy
Convenient self-collection kit shipped to your home (non-legal)
Professional in-office collection (legal)
Court-admissible results (for legal option)
Expedited results delivered via secure email within 3 business days
Additional alleged fathers can be tested for $200 each.
$100 discount for full upfront payment
Convenient Lousinana DNA Testing Locations for Expectant Mothers
Available through our partnered laboratory, DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC)—a world leader in DNA testing—the certainty prenatal paternity test can help answer your paternity questions when they start. You’ll receive results you can trust because the truth matters. We can produce an accurate probability of paternity as early as 7 weeks.
*Additional fee for expedited 3-day shipping; standard results typically provided within 7 days from the date the sample arrives at the lab; standard samples only
Accurate Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Testing in Louisiana
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Tested as early as 7 Weeks
The earliest DNA paternity test available.
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Results in 5 Business Days
Can be 3 business days with a rush order.
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Get started for just $400 down
Pay the balance when the results are ready.
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Baby's Gender Now FREE
Mothers can learn their baby’s gender in the results
Step-by-Step Guide to Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Testing in Louisiana
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Initial Consultation with Support
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Scheduling & Financial Considerations
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DNA Sample Collection Procedure
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Result Delivery & Interpretation
Essential Louisiana DNA Testing Requirements and Legal Information
In Louisiana, several resources are available to help individuals establish paternity. The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) provides services to assist parents in establishing legal paternity. The DCFS can guide parents through the process of voluntarily acknowledging paternity at the time of the child's birth or assist with genetic testing to determine paternity. If necessary, the DCFS can initiate legal proceedings to establish paternity through the courts. Additionally, private attorneys and legal aid organizations are available to offer legal assistance and representation for paternity cases. Establishing paternity is essential for both parents' legal rights and responsibilities, ensuring that children receive the support and care they need.
Expert Answers to Common Louisiana Prenatal Paternity Testing Questions
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Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity (NIPT) testing is a safe and accurate way to determine biological fatherhood during pregnancy. This test analyzes fetal DNA found in the mother’s bloodstream as early as 7 weeks of gestation. It requires a simple blood draw from the mother and a cheek swab from the alleged father, with no risk to the baby or mother.
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The test isolates fetal DNA from the mother’s blood sample and compares it to the alleged father’s DNA collected via a cheek swab. Advanced genetic analysis identifies shared markers to confirm or exclude biological paternity with over 99.9% accuracy.
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The cost of NIPT testing in depends on whether you choose a legal or non-legal option:
Non-Legal NIPP Test: $1099 (includes free gender reveal).
Legal NIPP Test: $1499 (includes court-admissible documentation).
Both options require a $400 deposit, with flexible payment plans available.
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NIPT testing can be performed as early as 7 weeks into pregnancy, calculated from the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP). This makes it one of the earliest methods available for determining paternity.
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Yes! NIPT testing is completely safe for both mother and baby because it requires only a blood draw from the mother and does not involve invasive procedures like amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling (CVS).
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Yes! Legal NIPT tests include strict chain-of-custody procedures, ensuring results are admissible in court for cases involving custody, child support, or inheritance disputes in your state.
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We partner with certified labs and clinics statewide. Contact us to schedule your appointment at the nearest facility.
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No, previous pregnancies do not interfere with NIPP results. The test isolates fetal DNA specific to the current pregnancy, ensuring accurate results regardless of prior pregnancies.
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Yes, testing is possible if potential fathers are related, but additional analysis may be required to distinguish between their DNA profiles. Informing the lab about this relationship ensures more precise testing.
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No, since the multiples will share the same DNA, it will be impossible to determine how many & which is which.
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Yes! Both legal and non-legal NIPP tests include free gender determination as part of your results package.
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No, prenatal paternity testing is not covered by insurance or Medicaid as it is considered elective. However, we offer flexible payment plans to make testing more accessible.