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Identilab offers Australia’s most reliable DNA testing for legal purposes including family law & immigration requirements, in addition to at home tests.

We have at home DNA test kits where you collect the samples yourself, or legal DNA testing options where you have your samples collected by a medical professional.

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Twins with Two Dads: the Phenomenon of Heteropaternal Superfecundation

Twins are often categorised as either identical or fraternal, based on their genetic makeup. However, there's a rare phenomenon known as heteropaternal superfecundation that adds an unexpected twist to the concept of fraternal twin - they can actually have different fathers. Yes, you read that right. Have we seen this at Identilab? Yes, not once, but twice!

Sex, Gender, and DNA Testing

The words “sex” and “gender” are often used interchangeably, including on medical forms and identity documents. The difference between sex and gender has particular implications for DNA testing, especially for individuals who are intersex, transgender, non-binary or gender non-conforming.
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How much does a DNA test cost in Australia 2024?

We sometimes get asked why our tests aren't $89 like other companies on the internet. These companies are usually located overseas, meaning it can take longer to get your results, it's hard to talk to someone if you need your results explained to you, and you are not protected by Australian Privacy Laws.
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How To Get A Paternity Test in Australia

Are you questioning whether your child is yours but you're not sure where to start or what the process of paternity testing involves? In this article we'll outline the options available to you when undertaking a paternal DNA test at Identilab, and the steps involved.
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How Long Does A Paternity Test Take?

The process of having a DNA test performed at Identilab - from ordering a test to getting your results - involves multiple steps and depends on a variety of factors.
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How Do You Get a Court Ordered DNA Paternity Test in Australia?

If you have received an order from the Family Court to undergo paternity testing, or you need to prove paternity for other legal reasons, such as adding your name to a child's birth certificate, you will need a legally admissible DNA test from a NATA accredited laboratory.
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Identical or Fraternal? Twin DNA Zygosity Testing

Knowing if your twins are identical or not is important for medical, social, financial, and ethical reasons. Scans performed during pregnancy are not a reliable way of determining zygosity.
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Understanding Paternity Test Results

Due to the science behind DNA testing, your results must be worded in a certain way that can be confusing. Read on for some further information to help you understand it better.
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International surrogacy during a global pandemic

Preparing for the birth of a baby on the other side of the world is a nerve-wracking experience at the best of times. Having to do it during a global pandemic is beyond imagination. If Identilab can help make the exit process easier, we will.
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