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Rite Aid stores in west selling a paternity test kit for 29.99
Exerpt: Genetic testing is now available at the drugstore. A company called Sorenson Genomics has started selling a paternity test kit through Rite Aid stores in California, Oregon and Washington. It appears to be the first time a DNA test is being sold through a major pharmacy chain.

The test, sold under the brand name Identigene, has a suggested list price of $29.99, though a reporter purchased one at a Rite Aid in Santa Monica, Calif., for $19.99. There is an additional laboratory fee of $119 to have the samples analyzed.
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My take: its a very important breakthrough in preventing exploitation of innocent and trustworthy men. I heard it on 97.1 KLSX where they were talking that a report in Australia found that 25% of the people who sent dna samples to some DNA testing company found that they were NOT the father. wonder what will the % be in US.

so now the woman who have been hitting up the "cash cows" for child support will be cautious. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] Finally someone is looking out for the guys !! However, the company warns that the results wont hold up in court if you just buy a kit and send samples. but at least you will know first and then decide on appropriate future course of action.

BTW, a guy called in the show and told a weird story. He had a doubt 5-6 years on that the kid wasnt his that he was paying child support for. When he got dna tested, the family court judge ignored it and he still has to pay. CAN it be possible ? doesnt make sense.

would like to hear your opinions. I cant see ANYONE having an adverse opinion on this development other than Maury/Ricki Lake/Montel.....who is going to go to their show now [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]