What Are The Possibilities Of ‘Inconclusive’ Maternity/Paternity Test Results?

 

“Inconclusive” is the term used to denote that the DNA sample did not produce enough evidence that would consider or rule out the person to be the biological father/mother. Even though the person requesting the test is seeking thorough affirmations and does not want to see this type of result in the end - inconclusive is still a possibility. There are certain circumstances of the inconclusive paternity test. The Carlson Company is here to cruise you through every single piece of information you need to have regarding DNA tests being inconclusive.

What DNA Results Show? 

There are usually 3 conditions of a DNA test result:

●     Inclusion - The DNA profile of the source matches the DNA profile of the child. This means he/she is the biological father/mother of the child in question. In this case, the results show 99% or above the possibility of parenthood. 

●     Exclusion - When the source's DNA profile does not match the DNA profile of the suspect child. In this case, the person is not the father/mother of the child in question. The results show a 0% probability of the DNA match.  

●     Inconclusive - The situation is like hanging on a bridge when you cannot climb up or fall. Inconclusive paternity test results come from the case when the DNA study cannot provide enough information to include or rule out the source as the alleged father of the child. The probability lies between 0% - 99%.

Possibilities Of Inconclusive DNA Test Results

Not Enough Samples 

Possibly, the samples collected do not yield enough DNA to show results. In fact, in some cases, the conclusion cannot be drawn without adding the biological mother’s DNA to the profile. 

Second Degree Relationship

Suppose the DNA sample in question is of the relative (even the close relative) of the child. For instance, the brother, uncle, cousin, grandmother and grandfather. It is obvious that fewer profiles will be matched of the second-degree relatives than father/mother. But this case is sporadic.

Wrong Handling Of Samples

DNA matching in forensics entirely depends on sample to sample and how delicately the sample is handled. Sometimes, the source gets partially destroyed, leading to insufficient DNA information and thus “inconclusive” test results. Proper sample collection and handling requires expert forensic scientists to take charge.

DNA Mutations

In the rarest of the possibilities, DNA mutation could be why the results are inconclusive. While DNA mutations occur constantly but do not hamper the results. If the sperm contains a mutated strand of DNA, it will not match with the child’s DNA profiles resulting in inconclusive results.

Every DNA Test Matters

In some cases, DNA testing is the end resort used to solve complicated issues like custody, rape, incest, support, or father-mother's rights. Therefore every DNA test at the Carlson Company matters. We have a team of expert forensic scientists taking charge of sample collection to, DNA tests and profiling so that you get the most accurate answers to your questions sooner. Want to know who can conduct the DNA test? 

●     Single father/mother of the child

●     Investigating department while working on the criminal case

●     Close relatives of the child

●     An attorney on behalf of any of the aforementioned parties.

Conclusion

Get DNA paternity testing done by a certified forensic lab that has been giving results for years. Reaching out to an authentic laboratory itself gives you the surety of accurate test results leading you to your answers. At Carlson and Company, apart from paternity/maternity tests, you can also avail of avuncular tests, Grandparentage tests, and siblingship tests. Everything with 100% assured results and complete privacy at nominal DNA test charges.

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