Anyone doubting the paternity of their child can now purchase a £30 DNA test from Boots, as the high street chemist starts to stock the paternity testing kits on its shelves from today.

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The AssureDNA kit contains swabs to collect cells from inside the cheek of the child and dad. However, while the pack costs just £30 to buy, you’ll have to fork out an extra £130 for the swab to be sent to a laboratory in Norwich. The results are returned by post, email or phone within five days – or within 24 hours express delivery if you pay £329.

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The tests are 99.9% accurate for a positive match, and 100% accurate for a negative result. If you plan to try out the test, just make sure you’re prepared for what you might find…

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