Laboratories voluntarily submit to this accreditation procedure which requires meeting the AABB standards for paternity testing and safeguarding of the test results. A State may or may not choose to use an AABB accredited laboratory. A number of factors should be carefully considered before selecting a laboratory. In addition, a laboratory handling genetic testing for interstate paternity cases should have the expertise and experience in dealing with two separate jurisdictions. This is important since in most interstate paternity cases, blood drawings are not done at the same location for all of the parties.
Genetic testing is a crucial element in resolving contested paternity cases.
Genetic tests provide reliable information helpful in determining a child's parentage or in eliminating the wrong man from consideration.