What does 96 percent in a paternity test mean?

A 96 percent result in a paternity test indicates that there is a 96 percent probability that the tested individual is the biological father of the child. This percentage reflects the likelihood based on genetic markers analyzed during the test. While a high percentage suggests a strong likelihood of paternity, it does not guarantee it, as a 100 percent result is definitive. Factors such as the presence of mutations or insufficient data can affect the accuracy of the result.