Myths vs Facts
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DNA Testing
Myth: All DNA tests are the same.
Fact: Legal DNA testing requires verified identity and documented chain-of-custody procedures.
Myth: Home DNA kits can always be used in court.
Fact: Most at-home DNA kits do not meet court-admissible requirements.
Myth: Paternity results are always immediate.
Fact: Laboratory processing and quality review require time before results are issued.
Myth: Only the child and alleged father can be tested.
Fact: Other relationship testing options may be available depending on the situation.
Myth: Private DNA testing is not confidential.
Fact: Professional collection appointments are designed to support privacy, discretion, and proper documentation.
Wellness DNA
Myth: Your DNA determines your future health.
Fact: Genes matter, but lifestyle, environment, and daily habits also influence wellness outcomes.
Myth: Wellness DNA testing diagnoses disease.
Fact: Wellness DNA testing provides educational insights, not medical diagnosis or treatment.
Myth: DNA results replace healthy habits.
Fact: Results are best used to support nutrition, lifestyle, and wellness planning.
Myth: Everyone receives the same wellness recommendations.
Fact: Insights may vary based on genetic markers, lifestyle factors, and available wellness information.
Myth: One DNA test tells you everything about your health.
Fact: Wellness DNA is one educational tool, not a complete picture of health.
Drug Testing
Myth: Drinking water guarantees a negative result.
Fact: Testing programs may include specimen validity checks.
Myth: Drug testing is only for hiring.
Fact: Testing may support employment, DOT, court, return-to-duty, and program requirements.
Myth: All drug tests screen for the same substances.
Fact: Test panels vary by employer, agency, lab partner, and requested test type.
Myth: Oral fluid testing is not accepted for workplace testing.
Fact: Oral fluid testing may be used in approved workplace testing programs when applicable.
Myth: The collector decides whether a test is positive or negative.
Fact: Results are processed by authorized laboratories or reviewed by qualified professionals, such as an MRO when required.