Peace of Mind
Starts at
$255
The Standard DNA test supplies an answer only to the relation between the child and alleged parent. The results hold no legal ground in court and custody related matters. Standard DNA tests cannot be upgraded after they are collected and sealed.
- Tests the Mother's DNA, 1 Child's DNA, and 1 Alleged Father's DNA.
- Professional Collection Services
- Local Chico CA office
- One child & alleged father
- Add $75 per additional child
- Split visit option to avoid conflicts
- Safe buccal swab collections
- No hidden costs
- Credentialed National Lab
- Fast results - 4-5 business days
- Up to 99.99% Accuracy
- Secure Reporting
- *24 hour results available for additional cost.
INCLUDED:
Legal Guardian of Child must be present. Mothers who have full or partial custody must be present to give consent.
Legal
$355
Starts at
The Legal DNA test supplies the answer to the relation between the child and alleged parent and includes the additional confirmation of having the mother's DNA tested (at no additional cost) in paternity tests. Identities and results are Notarized and stand legal and COURT ADMISSABLE.
- Professional Collection Services
- Local Chico CA office
- One child & alleged father + mother
- Add $75 per additional child
- Split visit option to avoid conflicts
- Safe buccal swab collections
- No hidden costs
- Credentialed National Lab
- Fast results 4-5 business days
- 99.99% Accuracy
- Secure Reporting
- * 24-hour results available for additional cost.
ADDED SERVICE:
- ID and Birth certificate Verified
- Live party photo
- Certified Notary Signature
- COURT ADMISSABLE
INCLUDED:
Legal Guardian of Child must be present. Mothers who have full or partial custody must be present to give consent.
Prenatal
Starts at
$999
The Prenatal blood test is available in situations where it becomes important to verify paternity before the child is born. The mother will receive a blood draw and the alleged father will give cheek cells through a buccal swab test. This test can also be upgraded to LEGAL.
- Professional Collection Services
- Local Chico CA office
- Expecting mother blood draw
- Alleged father buccal swab
- Split visit option to avoid conflicts
- Certified California Phlebotomist
- No hidden costs
- Credentialed National Lab
- Fast results 1-2 business weeks
- 99.875% Accuracy
- Secure Reporting
OPTIONAL SERVICE:
+ $100 gender reveal. Find out the gender in the report
INCLUDED:
Due to factors such as shipping delays, gestational age, maternal health, etc, the NIPP DNA test has a history of accuracy at over 99%. This indicates a possibility of error in 1 out of 500 tests. Because this accuracy rate is below 100%, this test should not be used in determining whether to continue a pregnancy. A postnatal test is highly recommended for confirmation of paternity for any NIPP test. NIPP DNA tests cannot be used for legal purposes.
RESTRICTIONS:
The parents of the expecting mother must be present to give consent if the mother is a minor.
The expecting mother needs to be at least 10 weeks along to perform this testing.
Results can take up to 2 weeks from date of collection.
Appointments are only available Monday - Thursday. Friday appointments and days before holidays are not available.
Results may also be affected by certain maternal health conditions such as: obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, use of some medications.
This DNA test is not intended for use in pregnancies involving:
- Pregnancy known to be multiples - twins
- Incest or alleged father who may be related
- In vitro fertilization (IVF)
- Surrogate pregnancies
- Multiple-fetal gestations
- Fetus chromosomal abnormalities
- After a bone marrow / stem cell transplant
- Chimerism
- DNA altering conditions such as cancer
Be prepared for your VISIT
Your Appointment cannot be performed earlier than was scheduled, and late appointments may be canceled to avoid a lapse into another client's appointment time.
1. Arrive on time
2. Bring your ID
Please bring a valid state or federal ID. In legal DNA testing, a Hospital or Live Birth Certificiate is needed.
3. Payment Due
Your cost is due before services are rendered. Paramex accepts cash, credit, and debit.
No company or personal checks. You will be asked to indicate method of payment when making your appointment. Lawyers, firms, cities, counties, and tribal organizations can set up accounts for multiple client testing, but not for single use.
4. Health History
You will be asked two important health questions. 1. Have you had a recent bone marrow transplant? 2. Have you had a recent blood transfusion?
5. Restrictions
We will be swabbing up to four sterile cotton swabs on the inside of your cheeks to gather the needed DNA. Because the collected DNA is in your mouth, to avoid cross contamination, we would ask that you refrain from the following before arriving: NO sharing food or drinks, kissing, breast feeding, or bottle feeding with breast milk. These activities can leave traces of another's DNA in your mouth causing cross contamination of the collected DNA. It would be best to refrain from these activities for 1 hour prior to your appointments. Eating prior to your appointment is not recommended, but if you do, please drink water and not soda/coffee to be certain your mouth is clean before arriving. Babies may eat formula and baby food.
6. Who can come
We recommend that only the child's guardians, the mother, the children to be tested, and the alleged father come to the appointment. If additional family or friends arrive, they will not be permitted into the exam room with you unless they are infants. Our waiting room is often filled with other clients and we ask that visitors of appointments remain at home or in their car. Your appointment will move quickly.
Frequently asked questions
1. Is the collection process safe for newborns?
Perfectly safe. They often cry because they confuse the swab as meal time and get very frustrated.
SWAB COLLECTIONS
The standard sample for a paternity test is a cheek swab (also called buccal swab), which is a long cotton swab that is rubbed inside the inner cheek lining of a person’s mouth. Typically, four swabs are collected from each tested party.
3. What are the risks if I get a prenatal blood draw for our DNA test?
There are no known medical risks for a standard blood draw. There is very little blood being taken and we expect the only side effect will be a band aide mark on your arm. Please be certain to let the phlebotomist know if you have previous history of fainting during blood draws. Blood draws are required for all Prenatal DNA testing. Cheek Swabs will not supply the lab with the child's DNA.
4. How do we know when the results are available?
We know you are anxious to get your results and we don't mind you calling and checking on the availability. We do promise to contact you as soon as we have your results available. When you arrive for your appointment we will settle terms of result delivery. The results can be picked up in person upon the submission of a photo ID, faxed, or made available on our website with a username and login for a Paramex My Account. Internet logins receive email notification when results are available.
5. What can we expect to see on the results?
The results are not as basic as a Yes or No he is the father. You will typically see a 99.99% or 0% probability of paternity. This is your indicator. You are always welcome to ask questions if you need explanation.
6. Exactly where and how is our DNA being tested?
Our results come with the guarantee of quality and are delivered with speed, convenience and most importantly, accuracy through Alliance DNA. Our results routinely provide a probability of paternity of either 99.99% or 0%. Whether you just need to know or will need results that can be used in a legal matter, Alliance DNA has you covered.
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Buccal swabs and blood samples provide results with the same degree of accuracy. Since buccal swabs are easy and painless to collect, they are used in the majority of DNA paternity tests.
2. Are buccal swabs as accurate as blood samples?
Terms and Conditions
DNA Testing Policies & Client Agreement
Paramex Screening Services
HIPAA Compliance
Paramex Screening Services and our partnering physician offices follow all applicable HIPAA guidelines. A copy of our HIPAA compliance policies is available upon request. Agreement to the terms and conditions below releases our doctors, Paramex Screening Services, its staff, affiliates, collectors, and laboratories from all liability related to standard collection procedures, examinations, and the reporting of results.
Release of Information
The testing party agreement:
“I hereby release Paramex Screening Services, its employees, agents, representatives, and collectors from any and all liability arising from the release or use of information contained in my test results. I understand that no one may access my results without my express written authorization. A valid state or federal ID is required to obtain additional copies of my results.”
Neutrality & Non-Bias Policy for DNA Testing
To maintain neutrality and avoid any conflict of interest in the collection and reporting process, Paramex Screening Services does not provide advice, counsel, or interpretation based on DNA test results. Any medical explanation or direction provided by our laboratory partners is held in confidence.
Decisions regarding how results are used for personal, legal, or family matters are solely the responsibility of the donors, parents, or guardians. Only information required by the laboratory for processing will be recorded and reported.
Paramex Screening Services reserves the right to refuse DNA services to anyone.
If a personal relationship or conflict of interest exists between Paramex staff and any testing party, the test will not be permitted. All donors and staff must sign consent forms confirming neutrality and understanding of procedure prior to beginning any DNA collection.
Payment Policy
• Payment is due at the time of service at the current posted rate.
• Prices are subject to change without notice for contracted companies.
• Appointments scheduled prior to a price change will be honored at the price listed at the time of scheduling.
• Paramex Screening Services may offer discounted pricing to the public at its discretion.
Accepted Payment Methods:
✔ Cash
✔ Debit
✔ Credit (except American Express)
✔ Company checks (for established billing accounts only)
Not Accepted:
✘ Personal checks
✘ Business checks (unless the business is an approved billing client)
✘ Payment plans or installments
Scheduling & Appointment Requirements
• Clients are responsible for keeping scheduled appointments.
• All appointments are automatically confirmed through the online scheduling system.
• All requested scheduling fields must be completed.
• A valid email address is required; the confirmation email serves as verification of your appointment and contains a cancellation link.
Cancellation & No-Show Fees:
• If you cancel same day or fail to show, a $30.00 fee will be applied when rescheduling.
• Cancellations must be made more than 24 hours in advance by speaking directly with a staff member at (530) 895-3203.
• Voicemail messages do not qualify as cancellations.
• Companies with billing accounts will be invoiced for no-shows or late cancellations.
• Failure or refusal to pay the additional fees will result in cancellation of future DNA services with Paramex Screening Services and its laboratory partners.