§1903.__Requirements for genetic testing

1.__Type of genetic testing.__Genetic testing must be of a type reasonably relied upon by experts in the field of genetic testing and performed in a testing laboratory accredited by:

A.__The American Association of Blood Banks, or a successor to its functions;

B.__A national society for histocompatibility and immunogenetics; or

C.__An accrediting body designated by the federal Secretary of Health and Human Services.

2.__Specimen.__A specimen used in genetic testing may consist of one or more samples, or a combination of samples, of blood, buccal cells, bone, hair or other body tissue or fluid. The specimen used in the testing need not be of the same kind for each individual undergoing genetic testing.

3.__Selection of databases; objections.__Based on the ethnic or racial group of an individual, the testing laboratory shall determine the databases from which to select frequencies for use in calculation of the probability of paternity. If there is disagreement as to the testing laboratory's choice, the following provisions apply.

A.__The individual objecting may require the testing laboratory, within 30 days after receipt of the report of the test, to recalculate the probability of paternity using an ethnic or racial group different from that used by the laboratory.

B.__The individual objecting to the testing laboratory's initial choice shall:

(1)__If the frequencies are not available to the testing laboratory for the ethnic or racial group requested, provide the requested frequencies compiled in a manner recognized by accrediting bodies; or