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j@cquie

23/11/2005, 08:19 PM

We got the results of the test done on the cord blood taken at the birth of Alex and Lukas. Apparently they are identical! We are very surprised because they look so different and because twins run in my family. Does anyone know if the test is absolutely accurate? Would it still be worth having a DNA test done? Anyone know the cost of this?

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