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is a saliva test actually the same as a blood test when doing a paternity test?

i need to have a paternity test done now in nevada they offer a saliva test for free and a blood test costs money? but do they work the same?

Public Comments

1. well actually its the same.For paternity test you need dna which is present in both blood as well as saliva.Though blood is preffered as it contains dna in concentrated form.
2. It's the DNA, unimportant from what source it is taken. The saliva, however, is easier.
3. It's not saliva that they are taking; they are taking some cells from your gum and inside cheek. DNA is the same whether from blood cells or other cells.