{"data":{"id":"us-ky/krs-406.005","jurisdiction":"us-ky","citation":"KRS 406.005","heading":"Definitions for KRS 406.011 to 406.180.","body":"As used in KRS 406.011 to 406.180:\n(1) \"Genetic markers\" means separate identifiable genes or complexes of genes\ngenerally isolated as a result of blood typing, at least seven (7) of which are\nnormally tested in a paternity proceeding.\n(2) \"Genetic tests\" means blood or tissue typing tests including, but not limited to, tests\nof red cell antigens, red cell isoenzymes, human leukocyte antigens, serum proteins,\nelectrofloresis, or deoxyribonucleic acid.\n(3) \"Paternity index\" means the commonly accepted indicator used for denoting the\nexistence of paternity. It represents the mathematically computed probability that\nthe putative father is the true father of the child, as opposed to any other man of\nsimilar ethnic background. The paternity index, computed using results of various\npaternity tests following accepted statistical principles for the computation of\nprobability, shall be in accordance with the method of expression accepted by the\nAmerican Association of Blood Banks.","path":["KRS Chapter 406"],"source_url":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=17608","current_through":"Includes enactments through the 2026 Regular Session","vintage":"09/05/2026","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T20:59:32Z","sha256":"2902f1a9e1f1f937f1eb4dd25576a6464db2bbfee1da1dbf091b96a004cb0b38","source_id":"us-ky","stale":false,"prev":"us-ky/krs-405.991","next":"us-ky/krs-406.010"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}