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Delaware · Through 2026-08-10 (85 Del. Laws, c. 421, 424) · Newer source version available

13 Del. C. § 8-505: Report of genetic testing [Effective Dec. 6, 2026].

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  1. Title 13. Domestic Relations
  2. CHAPTER 8. Uniform Parentage Act [Effective Dec. 6, 2026].
  3. Subchapter V. Genetic Testing [Effective Dec. 6, 2026].

(a) A report of genetic testing must be in a record and signed under penalty of perjury by a designee of the testing laboratory. A report complying with the requirements of this subchapter is self-authenticating.

(b) Documentation from a testing laboratory of the following information is sufficient to establish a reliable chain of custody and allows the results of genetic testing to be admissible without testimony:

(1) The name and photograph of each individual whose specimen has been taken;

(2) The name of the individual who collected each specimen;

(3) The place and date each specimen was collected;

(4) The name of the individual who received each specimen in the testing laboratory; and

(5) The date each specimen was received.

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