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DNA TESTING INFORMATION

How does a DNA paternity test work?

You can take your own samples at home, quickly and painlessly and mail the samples to the lab for results. Click here for a list of all the options and details.

What is in the DNA collection kit?

The DNA collection Kit contains instructions and swabs to take samples, and other useful DNA testing information. (click to order a DNA collection kit).

What type of samples do we have to provide?

We can work with a variety of biological samples. However for paternity testing we recommend a mouth swab, as is completely reliable and painless. Often we understand people prefer to test discreetly. We can test a variety of different samples such as a toothbrush, used cotton-bud from the ear, etc. Click for information about discreet samples.

Do we need the mother's sample?

No. Paternity tests can be performed with samples from the father and child alone, although a higher accuracy can be obtained by including the mother. Due to our testing a very high number of region (18 or 23 regions of DNA) DNA SOLUTIONS is able to get very high accuracies with DNA from father and child alone.

How much does it cost?

Prices depend on the test you are taking. Refer to our Paternity page for paternity prices and to our Other Relationship Tests page for prices on other relationship tests (ie. testing two sisters, etc.)

What is the accuracy?

We test to a minimum of 99.5% with our cheapest paternity test. Other relationship tests (ie. brother to sister tests) can vary between 90% to 99.9%. Our tests are guaranteed to achieve the highest accuracy to cost ratio of any other laboratory, as only our lab is able to test 18 and 23 regions of DNA.

How long is the testing time?

Usually between 2 and 3 weeks. Times vary on how busy the laboratory is. We do have express options available - click to order an express DNA test.

Is it confidential?

All clients information and DNA test results are strictly confidential. Results will only be issued to the person who signed the sample submission form. A password which you give us, will ensure that whoever calls cannot be given any information unless they have this password.

 

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