I am just wondering if there has ever been a mistake made with DNA testing. They say that DNA is always 100%, but human beings can and do make mistakes. Anyone know of any verified cases?
2007-01-06 11:02:27 · 5 answers · asked by bartmcqueary 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
there are instances where DNA wasnt as accurate as one would think. There is a condition called Chimera where a person actually contains two different sets of DNA in various tissues. It is rare. There is an article on wikipedia that will provide more information.
2007-01-06 15:30:21 · answer #1 · answered by Jessica J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Labs can make mistakes but rarely do. Mix up samples etc. You might want to verify that they are a certified lab using correct procedures and licensed technicians. An identical twin would be the only other person with the same DNA.
2016-05-23 00:04:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DNA tests are 99.9% correct. If they did the cotton swab and it showed you are the father then you ARE the father.I dont think
I have ever heard a case where they did a DNA test and it was wrong.
2007-01-06 11:11:24 · answer #3 · answered by Tinkerbell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, the only dna test that saw in a story that was wrong was when a Dr put a small tube of blodd in his own are and then when they tested his blood to see if the dna matched it didnt because they drem from the tube he hid in his arm and not his blood
2007-01-06 11:05:29 · answer #4 · answered by shannon m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, unless the scientist performing it is a complete moron, which scientist usually aren't, then you can guarentee %100 that DNA is correct.
2007-01-06 11:10:50 · answer #5 · answered by gellyb 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋