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Legal Prenatal Paternity Test — Court-Admissible (NIPP)
Court-admissible prenatal paternity from week 7 — chain-of-custody collection, zero risk to the pregnancy.
When you need paternity results that will hold up in court — for child support, custody, immigration, or any legal proceeding — the legal NIPP delivers a court-admissible answer before the baby is born. A simple blood draw from the mother and a cheek swab from the alleged father. No amniocentesis. No risk to the pregnancy. Results in 5 to 7 business days.
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How Does the Legal NIPP Work?
Step 1 — Identity verification
All participating parties must present valid government-issued photo ID at the time of their collection. This is required for chain-of-custody documentation and court admissibility. There are no exceptions.
Step 2 — Mother's blood draw
A small blood sample is drawn from the mother at our certified partner facility. Cell-free fetal DNA present in the mother's blood is what makes non-invasive prenatal paternity testing possible — no needles in the abdomen, no risk of miscarriage.
Step 3 — Father's cheek swab
The alleged father provides a buccal (cheek) swab at the facility. In certain circumstances, the cheek swab can be collected on a different day than the mother's blood draw — call us to confirm whether this applies to your situation. However, both must come in on the same day as each other's collection unless otherwise confirmed in advance.
Step 4 — Chain-of-custody documentation and same-day shipping
All samples are sealed and documented under strict chain-of-custody protocols on the day of the blood draw. The samples ship to the forensic laboratory the same day. Blood samples cannot be held overnight.
Step 5 — Court-admissible results in 5–7 business days
Results are delivered in a format accepted by courts, attorneys, and legal institutions. Please allow the full 5 to 7 business days — this means business days only, not weekends or holidays. Rush processing is available for an additional fee.
What You Need to Know Before Scheduling
- Minimum pregnancy: 7 weeks gestational age or later
- Available: 7 days a week — Monday through Sunday at our Rolling Meadows location
- Same day collection: Both the mother and the alleged father must come in on the same calendar day. In some cases, the buccal swab from the father can be collected a day or a few days earlier — call us to confirm this option for your situation. However, the day the blood is drawn, all samples ship that day.
- Photo ID required: All parties must bring valid government-issued photo ID to their collection appointment — this is a legal requirement for chain-of-custody documentation
- Not available for twins: This test cannot be performed for twin or multiple pregnancies
- Multiple alleged fathers: Additional charges apply if more than one alleged father is being tested — confirm when scheduling
- Results are court-admissible: Legal NIPP results are accepted by Illinois courts, family court, immigration authorities, and legal institutions when collected under proper chain-of-custody protocols
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How early can the legal NIPP be done?
A: The legal NIPP can be performed from 7 weeks gestational age. This is earlier than the informational version which requires 10 weeks. If you are approaching 7 weeks and need court-admissible results, call us now to schedule in advance.
Q: Do the mother and father have to come in together?
A: Both must come in on the same calendar day. In certain cases, the father's buccal (cheek) swab can be collected a day or a few days before the mother's blood draw — call us to confirm whether this is possible for your situation. What cannot happen is the blood draw being held or delayed after collection — the day the blood is drawn, everything ships.
Q: What ID do I need to bring?
A: All parties must present valid government-issued photo ID — such as a driver's license, state ID, or passport. This is a legal requirement for chain-of-custody documentation. Without ID, the collection cannot proceed and the results will not be court-admissible.
Q: How long do results take?
A: Results are typically available in 5 to 7 business days after samples are shipped. Business days do not include weekends or federal holidays. Rush or expedited processing is available for an additional fee — call (219) 315-0345 to ask.
Q: Can this test be done if I'm having twins?
A: No. The legal NIPP cannot be performed for twin or multiple pregnancies. This limitation applies to both the legal and informational versions of the test.
Q: What if there is more than one alleged father?
A: Testing more than one alleged father is possible but additional charges apply. Please inform us when scheduling so we can prepare the correct chain-of-custody documentation and confirm pricing.
Q: What makes this test court-admissible?
A: Court admissibility depends entirely on how the sample is collected — not just who analyzes it. Our collection follows strict AABB-accredited chain-of-custody protocols: photo ID verification of all parties, witnessed collection, tamper-evident sealing, and documented chain of custody at every step. Results are processed by DDC — an AABB-accredited laboratory. Without these protocols, DNA results are not accepted in court regardless of accuracy.
Q: Can the results be expedited?
A: In certain cases, yes. Rush processing is available for an additional fee. Call (219) 315-0345 to ask about current expedited options and turnaround times.
Q: What is the difference between legal and informational NIPP?
A: The legal NIPP follows chain-of-custody protocols making results court-admissible — required for child support, custody, immigration, and legal proceedings. It is available 7 days a week from 7 weeks gestational age. The informational NIPP is for private knowledge only, available Monday through Thursday, requires 10 weeks gestational age, and does not require same-day collection of both parties.