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CBC investigative reporter, Jorge Barrera, discusses the troubling inaccuracies of prenatal paternity tests from Viaguard Accu-Metrics, highlighting the emotional distress and identity crises faced by expectant parents. The investigation uncovers the misleading results and lack of regulatory oversight in DNA labs, posing serious ethical concerns and legal implications for individuals seeking paternity certainty.
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- Viaguard Accu-Metrics sold inaccurate prenatal paternity tests, causing emotional distress and false identifications.
- Lack of regulatory oversight in the DNA testing industry enabled Viaguard to distribute flawed tests, prompting legal actions and calls for reforms.
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The Inaccuracies of Prenatal Paternity Tests
Viagard Accumetrics, a Canadian company, sold prenatal paternity tests online under various names claiming high accuracy. Kudal Meyer, facing an unplanned pregnancy, took the test to identify the biological father but received conflicting results from the same company. The tests, relying on maternal blood for fetal DNA, required sufficient blood samples, which Viagard's finger prick method lacked, resulting in inaccurate results. Viagard's misleading claims of accuracy led to emotional distress and false identifications, impacting many lives.
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