How soon in a pregnancy can a paternity test be done?

Answer 1

You could do one through amniocentisis (I think), but that carries a lot of risk, and wouldn't be done if the only thing they were looking for is paternity (just like docs don't do ultrasounds just to find out what the sex is, its just something they are able to find out at the same time). You'll probably have to wait until the baby is born.

Answer 2

You can, indeed, have paternity determined via amniocentesis, but if there are no other indications for this test, it should not be performed for this reason. It is very invasive and can cause significant injury to the fetus, harm to the mother and in some cases, miscarriage.

Paternity can be easily determined after the child is born with a simple sample of cells from the inside of the baby's mouth, taken with a cotton swab. It will not put the health of the child -- or the mother -- at risk.

Answer 3

Prenatal (before your child’s birth) DNA testing:
Amniocentesis: This test is performed in the second trimester, anywhere from the 14th-20th weeks of pregnancy. During this procedure, the doctor uses ultrasound to guide a thin needle into your uterus, through your abdomen. The needle draws out a small amount of amniotic fluid, which is tested. Risks include a small chance of harming the baby and miscarriage. Other side effects may include cramping, leaking amniotic fluid, and vaginal bleeding. A doctor's consent is needed to do this procedure for paternity testing.
Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS): This test consists of a thin needle or tube which a doctor inserts from the vagina, through the cervix, guided by an ultrasound, to obtain chorionic villi. Chorionic villi are little finger like pieces of tissue attached to the wall of the uterus. The chorionic villi and the fetus come from the same fertilized egg, and have the same genetic makeup. This testing can be done earlier in pregnancy from the 10th-13th weeks. A doctor's consent is needed to do this procedure for paternity testing.
http://www.americanpregnancy.org/prenataltesting/paternitytesting.html

Answer 4

A paternity test is not usually done in pregnancy(I am sure it can be done but the risks would be great)....and I think usually the baby has to be around 6 weeks before they do it although I do believe it can be done sooner.

Answer 5

Paternity tests in utero are expensive and risky. Most doctors wait until the baby is born to do paternity tests, where they can be done using simply cheek scrapings.

Answer 6

In most cases it is adviseable to wait until the child is born although they can do invetro testing but it is very expensive and dangerous and if it is a question of the father and support it can be answered after the birth and support can be retroactive at least for the last few months and the birth

Answer 7

ok here is what i know bcuz my friend is going through this. you have to be 18 and the baby has to be born. My friends baby dads parents basically for less smart ppl the grandparents dont believe that the baby is the baby of their son, so when my friend turns 18 she is being forced to get a paternity test by the baby daddys parents. sooo yeah idk why you have to wait until your 18 BUT you do! but thats all i know, sorry that wasn't much help BUT hey I tried.

Answer 8

Feb 2d would be a loopy quickly time to have the skill to look on a attempt! i'm guessing theory would be from the stumble upon in January, not February. Wait till you're slightly extra advantageous alongside and an ultrasound can inform you extra effective. good good fortune!

Answer 9

As soon as your doctor is willing to do an amniocentesis. Many docs will do it around 4-5 months but some won't. You will have to check with your doctor to see what his policy is.

Answer 10

It can't. You have to wait until the baby is born to do the test.