How does a DNA paternity test work?
You can either take your own samples at home, quickly and painlessly and mail the samples to the lab for results. The other option is for us to take your samples for you, witness your ID and have a passport photo of each person for a legally binding DNA test. Click here for a list of all the options and details.
What is in the free kit?
Our DNA collection Kit is completely free, and mailed at no obligation. It contains instructions and swabs to take samples, and other useful DNA testing information. (click to order a free 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 mothers consent?
No. Paternity tests can be performed with samples from the Father and child only, although a higher accuracy can be obtained by including the mother, due to our testing a very high number of loci (19 or 23 regions of DNA) DNA SOLUTIONS is able to get very high accuracies with only the Father and child.
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 99.99% 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, due to only our lab being able to test 19 or 23 loci (19-23 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. |
