Paternity Testing
My girlfriend is pregnant and I’m not sure I’m the father.
I’m pregnant and I have a new boyfriend who I really hope is the father.
Can you help me figure this out?
- Yes, we may be able to help by doing an ultrasound to determine the approximate date of conception.
- An ultrasound will narrow down the conception date to a 7-10 day window80. This may not be narrow enough to determine paternity.
- Book your ultrasound
Are there blood tests that determine if I am the father while my girlfriend is still pregnant?
Yes. We don’t offer this service at CPC, but several companies offer prenatal paternity testing. This may be expensive if you are doing it for personal reasons.
- Choice DNA offers prenatal testing for $295
- PaternityLab.com offers a kit to collect the potential father’s DNA and instructions for mom to get blood drawn locally. It can be done as early as 7 weeks post-conception. Cost is $798.
- Choice DNA offer the NIPP blood test for $1495
- If you wait until 12 weeks along, your doctor may order the NIPP test for medical reasons and you may not have to pay the whole amount. Check with your insurance.
- If there are genetic concerns in your family or with the pregnancy, you and your doctor may choose to have an amniocentesis done during second trimester. This may be partially or totally covered by insurance. Ask about including paternity confirmation.
Paternity testing after baby is born.
- Arrow Health Corp and other labs offer legal court-admissible paternity testing. This means they will provide the documents you need to provide proof of paternity for court cases or immigration proceedings.
- If you just want to know for personal reasons, the price may be lower.
- Shop around for other local providers.
How long does it take to find out?
Ultrasound appointments at CPC are available most days, Monday-Friday. After your scan, the nurse will discuss potential conception dates with you. We cannot determine paternity, but knowing the approximate conception date may be helpful to you.
- Mail in blood test kits may take 5-7 business days.
- Lab tests done locally may be available in 1-3 days.
How accurate is paternity testing?
Most companies report accuracy rates of 99% or higher. Check the company you are using to see their statistics.
Note: CPC is not affiliated with any of these companies and we recommend that you shop around for the best care.