Adoption Services
At DDC, we are committed to serving the DNA testing needs of the adoption community. DNA testing can assist in the protection of all parties involved in both domestic and international adoption cases.
Our dedicated Adoption Services Team acts on the belief that DNA testing promotes child welfare and family growth. Whether you or your clients are preparing to relinquish parental rights, undergoing assisted reproduction, or hoping for reunification with a relative separated by adoption, DNA testing is often essential for providing answers at any stage of adoption.
To assist you and your clients, our Adoption Services Team has the experience and commitment to provide you and your client with high-quality and convenient DNA testing. Call our Adoption Services Team at 1-800-681-7505 today to start a DNA test.
How is DNA testing used in adoption cases?
DNA testing establishes evidence of biological relationships between family members. In adoption cases, this evidence can be very important, particularly since it is often necessary for international, interstate, and stepparent or grandparent adoptions.
As mentioned above, DNA testing is often involved in the process of birth parents relinquishing their parental rights to their child. With the pending enforcement of the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of International Adoption, laws often require proof, like DNA testing, that the child to be adopted has not been a victim of human trafficking or abduction. DNA testing can definitely support parents' biological claim of a child.
Conversely, DNA testing may be required when a family member other than the parents tries to adopt the child. Courts will request that proof of biological relationship be established. This is especially true in grandparent and stepparent adoptions.
DNA testing can also be the key to successful reunifications of biological families separated by adoption. Regardless of the location or age of the family members, their DNA will hold the truth of separated family members' relationships.
We offer a full collection of DNA testing services to meet any of your adoption needs. The most frequently used tests for adoption cases include paternity, maternity, siblingship, and grandparentage testing. Visit our Testing Services page to learn more about these and other DNA tests.
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Why should I choose DDC as the laboratory to handle my adoption case?
DDC is the best choice for DNA testing for adoption cases. We offer comprehensive services from an experienced staff, confidential and dependable results, and affordable prices.
Comprehensive Services: DDC offers comprehensive DNA testing services with unparalleled attention from our Adoption Services Team. We also have a Bilingual Service Staff available to assist clients, particularly in international adoption cases. Although adoption cases most often require paternity testing, an Adoption Services Team representative will consult with you to choose the best test for your case. Highly-Qualified and Experienced Staff: With the combined experience of our highly-trained Adoption Services Team and exceptional laboratory staff, you can be confident in the service you receive from DDC. Our Adoption Services Team maintains strong relationships with adoption service organizations, private individuals, and government organizations to provide answers through DNA testing. Our laboratory staff has over 150 years of combined experience, and has been recognized by many professional organizations for its outstanding work in DNA testing.
Currently, DDC partners with several organizations and state offices, such as child support enforcement agencies and medical providers, to meet their DNA testing needs.
Confidential and Dependable Results: We understand the significance of DNA test results in adoption cases. Therefore we are committed to using the utmost discretion in delivering reliable results. You can rely on the results from a DDC DNA test. Our state-of-the-art laboratory technology provides highly accurate results, reinforced by our proprietary Dual Process. Our paternity tests often yield results above 99.99% probability of paternity for inclusions and at 0% probability of paternity for exclusions. To prepare reports of these results, we work closely with governments, agencies, and other legal offices to deliver results that are compatible with their specifications and standards.
To ensure that our test processes and results remain dependable, DDC is a member of several professional organizations that review our practices.
Our ISO-certified laboratory has earned perfect ratings in its past 16 inspections by these accrediting organizations. We have also received recognition for our outstanding service and testing practices from AABB, CAP, and ASCLD/LAB.
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How quickly can I receive the results of the DNA test?
Our standard turnaround time for regular paternity tests is 5 days. However, if you need the DNA test results sooner, we have expedited testing services to fit your client's needs. Visit the Fee Schedule page to learn about the turnaround times of our other DNA tests.
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How can I learn more and order a DNA test for an adoption case?
You can learn more by calling our Adoption Services Team at 1-800-681-7505 or by visiting our Contact page to request more information. You can also call our Adoption Services Team for a free consultation and to order a DNA test for your adoption case.
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Are there opportunities for adoption professionals to partner with DDC?
We welcome adoption agencies, lawyers, and embassies to contact our Adoption Services Team (1-800-681-7505) to learn more about partnering with DDC.
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