Alleged father
One sample is taken from the alleged father whose relationship to the child is being tested.
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Every step clearly documented
Who takes part
The people required for the test.
A standard paternity test usually requires only two samples: one from the alleged father and one from the child. The mother or legal guardian provides consent when required, but does not usually need to provide a sample.
Child
One sample is taken from the child whose biological relationship is being established.
Mother or legal guardian
Usually provides consent when the child is under 18, but does not usually need to provide a sample.
What to bring
Documents for each participant.
- Original South African ID, passport or driver's licence
- Child's unabridged birth certificate or valid identification, where available
- Consent from the mother or legal guardian when the child is under 18
- Court order, where applicable
Professional collection
What the collector records.
- Verify every participant's identity before collection
- Witness the signing of all consent documents
- Collect buccal-swab or blood samples according to protocol
- Complete and sign the chain-of-custody form
- Record professional details, practice address, contact details, signature, date and collection time
Legally acceptable testing
A secure chain of custody.
Every identity, sample and handover is recorded to protect the integrity of the result.
Identity is verified for every participant.
Recent photographs of all participants are taken.
Samples are labelled immediately after collection.
Tamper-evident packaging protects every sample.
Signed documentation accompanies every sample.
Samples remain under documented control until received by the laboratory.
Legal paternity testing cannot use a self-collection kit.
Samples must be collected by an authorised healthcare professional following strict chain-of-custody procedures.
The process
Clear steps, carefully handled.
Step 1
Verify identity
Original identification is checked for all participants.
Step 2
Confirm consent
The required consent is obtained and witnessed.
Step 3
Collect samples
An authorised professional collects the samples.
Step 4
Document custody
Every transfer and detail is recorded.
Step 5
Dispatch safely
Samples are sealed, labelled and sent to the laboratory.
Step 6
Receive results
Results are shared securely and confidentially.
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