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The Avuncular DNA testing is performed between the uncle/aunt and an alleged niece or nephew. This test often replaces the paternity test when the child’s alleged father is either deceased or unavailable for testing. The test is less accurate than a DNA paternity test and for this reason we always encourage the latter where possible.
Depending on the genetic material mapped out for each person’s genetic profile, scientists will be able to establish what is known as the avuncular index. If the avuncular indexes are similar enough, then there is a relationship between the alleged aunt and uncle of the child and by extension, we could conclude that there is a relationship between the father (that has not been tested) and the child.
The test relies on statistical probability to conclude whether the aunt or uncle tested are the biological aunt and uncle of their niece or nephew. The addition of the mother’s sample will help strengthen the result by eliminating her share of the genetic area to be analysed.
Should you wish to purchase the test, homeDNAdirect Canada offers it as $495.
Order Here your Avuncular DNA test or return to our Relationship DNA Testing page and read more on our testing services.
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