The decision to have a paternity test should not be taken lightly and you may have lots of questions. We urge you to consider all of the people involved and to decide whether this is the best course of action, particularly for any children in question. The following are the most frequent questions we get asked.

How are the DNA samples taken?

You will need to make an appointment have your samples taken by a Doctor or a Nurse. At that appointment a mouth swab will be rubbed gently and painlessly on the inside of your mouth to collect a sample of cheek cells.

You will also need to complete a consent form at the surgery (please remember to take 2 passport style photographs of each person being tested to the appointment) and these and the sample will then sent to Cellmark by the surgery.

If you require further information, or your question isn't listed here, then please call one of our friendly, professional and confidential Customer Service advisors on 08000 362522, or send your question via email to info@cellmark.co.uk, or use our discrete SMS service.