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How reliable are paternity tests?

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 9/10/2019

Paternity tests are done by examining DNA, which is obtained under supervision from the child and the parent. After the DNA is examined, a percentage of likelihood is determined. You will usually see percentages of either 100% or 0%, rather than indecisive number.

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