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Paternity Test on Dead Fetus
In the case of fetal miscarriage, termination,
or D&C, proof of paternity may be necessary
for peace of mind or for legal reasons.
 | Miscarriage or spontaneous abortion is the spontaneous end
of a pregnancy at a stage where the embryo or fetus is
incapable of surviving independently, generally defined in
humans at prior to 20 weeks of gestation. Miscarriage is the
most common complication of early pregnancy. |
| Abortion is defined as the termination of pregnancy by the
removal or expulsion of a fetus or embryo from the uterus before it is viable. An abortion can occur
spontaneously, in which case it is usually called a
miscarriage, or it can be purposely induced. The term abortion
most commonly refers to the induced abortion of a human
pregnancy. |
| If your pregnancy has miscarried but you have not passed it,
your doctor may offer you a D&C (Dilation and Currettage).
This is a surgical procedure in which the cervix or the
opening to the uterus is gently widened (dilated) and the
pregnancy is removed (currettage). |
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Most samples arrive from your OBGYN or the
Medical Examiners office. The tissue
extraction can be ordered online and the peace
of mind or legal paternity test
can be ordered at the same time or subsequent to a successful
fetal DNA profile. Each case is unique, and below are
examples of variations that can arise.
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May need to prove to the alleged father
that he is the biological father (peace of mind) |
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May need to sue for recovery of medical
expenses |
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Doctor or Medical Examiner may not ship
the tissue without receiving a specimen kit |
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There are special shipping charges
required for the majority of these cases |
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The earlier the termination, the more
difficult the DNA extraction. Potential failure
consultation is recommended |
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Court may require proof that a fetal DNA
profile was successful prior to compelling alleged father
to provide sample |
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