We offer 3 different types of specimen collection options for our Home DNA Test Kits; Cheek Swabs, Toothbrushes, and/or Nail Clippings. Each kit will include a collection instructions card for the specific specimen type you selected at checkout; however you can also view them in the following links;

–Cheek Swab

–Toothbrush

–Nail Clippings

For our Home DNA Test Kits, once the samples are received at the lab, results will be sent to the client within 1-2 business days.

For Legal and Immigration Paternity Tests, results will be made available within 3-5 business days after visiting the lab.

For Prenatal Paternity Tests, results will be ready within 7 business days after samples are received at the lab.

You will receive results via email

All orders placed Monday through Friday before 2pm central time will be shipped the same day

The Home DNA Kits start from $108 to $148, depending on which relationship you are needing to test for. We offer Paternity and Maternity Test Kits to check relation between alleged father(s)/mother(s) and child(ren); as well as other Relationship Test Kits to check relation between potential siblings, alleged Aunt(s)/Uncle(s) and Neice(s)/Nephew(s) or Grandparent(s) and Grandchild(ren). You also have the option to select different collection types as well. If you choose to change it from the standard Buccal (Cheek) Swabs to Nail Clippings and/or Toothbrushes instead, it is just an additional $50 per person

In the event you decide to return your kit for any reason within the first 30 days of purchase, prior to using it; there is a non-refundable 25% restocking fee. In order to be eligible for the refund, you must send your unused kit back to us using the return label provided in the kit. Refunds will be issued 7 – 10 business days after receiving your unused test kit back at the lab. If the kit has been used, refunds are not available due to the sanitary nature of the materials.

DNA testing is the best method for determining biological relationships. If donors are biologically related, results will show a probability of 99.9999%. If the donors are not biologically related, the results will show a probability of 0%.

For our DNA Test Kits, no. You collect the samples in your own home. If you purchase a Legal, Immigration, or Prenatal Paternity Test, then yes you will need to schedule an appointment by calling 866-522-1142 after completing your order online. 

Every kit has a FedEx label with a tracking number on it. Clients can write that down before they mail their kit, then visit the FedEx website to track their package all the way to the lab

To determine whether someone is related using a Cheek Swab Home Kit, swab samples must be taken directly from the inside of a living donor’s cheek.

If you purchased a Toothbrush Home Kit or Nail Clippings Home Kit, you can send back a used toothbrush from a living or deceased donor, or 5 nail clippings clipped from a living or deceased donor.

Sending DNA samples from any next-of-kin (ex. The donor’s sister or brother) to determine relationship will not yield accurate results.

Yes, our Home DNA Test kits are designed for convenient at-home collection; however if you purchase Legal or Immigration Paternity Tests, those samples must be collected at a lab location.

No, you can leave that part up to us! We provide all the return packaging and labels. All we simply ask is that you drop it off at your nearest FedEx location.

While the science behind our Home DNA Test Kits are the exact same as the Legal Paternity Tests and Immigration Paternity Tests collected for in a laboratory, they cannot be used in court. This is because the Legal and Immigration Paternity Tests require you to go into a laboratory and have your samples collected. This is to establish what is legally referred to as a “chain of custody.” This is where a third party laboratory technician will verify the identification of the testors and then take their samples before submitting them for genetic testing.

Both our Home Paternity Test kit and our Legal Paternity test can give you the paternity answers you are looking for. The Home Paternity Test kit can be done in the privacy of your home and is quicker and more affordable than a Legal Paternity Test. However only a Legal Paternity Test can be used in court. This is because Legal Paternity Tests require testors to go into the laboratory to establish what is legally referred to as a “chain of custody.” This is where a third party laboratory technician will verify the identification of the testors and then take their samples before submitting them for genetic testing.

All adults visiting the lab for collection must provide two forms of ID such as a Driver’s License and a Social Security Card, or a State ID and a Passport. (One of them must be a photo ID). All children visiting the lab must provide their birth certificate.

We are able to accommodate situations where the donors live in different cities or states. If this is the case, please click “Ship separate collection kits” during checkout and fill in the addresses for each tester. (The first kit is shipped for free, however the cost for shipping additional kits is $35.00 each)

A Home DNA Test kit is the quickest, easiest and most affordable way to give you the relationship testing answers you’ve been looking for.

Most people purchase Immigration Paternity Tests to assist them with their citizenship process. The results are submitted to the immigration authorities to establish a genetic kinship (maternal or paternal). Specifically, the USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) recommends DNA testing to prove biological relationships for applicants who have submitted an I-130 form.

A Legal Paternity Test is admissible in court and can be used to help resolve common legal disputes such as: establishing custody, child support payments, visitation rights, inheritance rights, and tax credits.

Almost half of all births in the United States are to single mothers, which is why Prenatal Paternity Testing has become such a common and valuable tool in society today. Prenatal Testing is used to determine paternity before birth, and give all parties the time they need to make decisions and arrange for support and medical care. The Prenatal Paternity Test can be taken just 7 weeks into a pregnancy via a simple blood draw from the mother.

In the unlikely event you do not receive your DNA test kit within 5 business days of ordering it, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

In the unlikely event there is an issue with your sample, we will contact you immediately at the email or phone number associated with your order. 

In situations where the alleged fathers are closely related we recommend testing both alleged fathers and the biological mother. However even if only one of the alleged fathers is available we will still be able to determine or exclude the paternity.

We have 3 different specimen types you can choose from to collect samples for a Home Kit. Cheek Swabs, Toothbrush, or Nail Clippings. To ensure you get the proper kit, you must select your desired specimen type at checkout. We can only accept the samples you designate when you place the order. If you choose a Cheek Swab kit, you will be supplied with 4 swabs per person. If you choose the Toothbrush kit, you must send us the donor’s used toothbrush. If you select a Nail Clippings kit then you must provide atleast 5 nail clippings from the donor.

Samples are discarded in accordance with the American Association of Blood Banks (“AABB”) guidelines. 

The USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) recommends DNA testing to prove biological relationships for applicants who have submitted form I-130. Although results from our Home Paternity Test Kit cannot be used in immigration proceedings, results from our Immigration DNA Test can be.

No. Depending on which Home Kit you purchase, you would either provide a painless cheek swab of the inside of the mouth, a used toothbrush, or nail clippings. However, if you are considering a Prenatal Paternity Test, then yes; the mother-to-be must visit a lab and provide her blood sample.

No, when used as directed, anyone can get tested. 

Yes, mothers-to-be can test their unborn children for paternity through a simple blood test. For more information please see our Prenatal Paternity Test. 

No, kit components are extremely stable and therefore you can choose to test at a time that is convenient for you. 

Kit components are stable even at extreme temperatures and will not affect sample integrity as long as they are kept dry

Yes, here at PaternityLab we do offer volume discounts. If this is something you are interested in, please contact us at [email protected]. 

Yes, we can accommodate requests to have DNA test results mailed. If this is something you are interested in, please contact us at [email protected].  

All kits are mailed in discreet unmarked packaging.

It is always recommended to test the mother so we can provide you with a more complete DNA report

In order to ensure your privacy, we do not currently accept insurance. However, we can provide you with an itemized receipt for insurance reimbursement purposes.

It is quite common to test multiple parties at once to save time and money. Our highly sensitive genetic marker testing allows for a large combination of testors which will allow us to create a custom solution thats fits your needs. 

We accept all Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards, as well as Paypal

A prenatal paternity test helps mothers-to-be establish paternity while still pregnant. Our AABB accredited Prenatal Paternity Test Kit uses an SNP microarray method, making it the most accurate test available. It is also completely safe for pregnant mothers.

Results generally take about 7 business days to process after samples are received at the lab.

The Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Test is the most accurate non-invasive way to determine a baby’s biological father before birth. The process is state-of-the-art, ensuring a combination of DNA SNP microarray technology and paternity-determining algorithms. Naturally, the baby’s DNA can be found in the mother’s bloodstream, which is why the test requires a blood sample from the mother. Once the sample arrives at the lab, the process of isolating the baby’s DNA from the mothers is done, then it is compared to the DNA of the alleged father. Once these steps are completed, a probability of paternity is determined and the report is emailed to you.

A PDF report will be emailed to you at the email you provided during the checkout process.

The accuracy of our prenatal paternity tests are 99.99%. A prenatal test is just as accurate as a postnatal test.

The price for a Prenatal Paternity Test Kit starts at $1500.00

The most important reason to establish paternity while still pregnant is simply to determine who the father of the child is, as early as possible. This can help the mother gain access to legal and social benefits, establish a more accurate medical history, provide the biological father with information allowing him to be involved in the pregnancy, and perhaps to simply enhance the family bond.

Since prenatal paternity testing is not considered clinical or diagnostic, neither insurance nor Medicaid will cover the cost.

Results from the Prenatal Paternity Test Kit cannot be used in a court of law, since samples are not collected using a chain of custody process. If you need legal paternity testing, please see our Legal Postnatal Paternity Testing Service page.

The Prenatal Paternity Test can be performed as early as 7 weeks after conception.

Yes! We offer 4 additional Relationship Testing Kits such as; Sibling DNA Test Kits, Grandparent DNA Test Kits, Aunt/Uncle DNA Test Kits, and Maternity DNA Test Kits

To purchase any of these Home DNA Kit options, please see the “Other Relationship DNA Tests” section on our Home Page and click “Order Now”

Selecting the “Full” siblingship option will let you know if the donors being tested share the same mother AND father; whereas selecting the “Half” siblingship option will let you know if the donors being tested share only ONE parent. Selecting the option to test “Both” siblingship possibilities is helpful for customers who are unsure if the donors being tested share one parent, or two – ultimately letting you know whether or not the donors are full siblings OR half siblings. The “Both” siblingship option essentially covers results for each siblingship possibility without the need to purchase a “Full” siblingship kit as well as a “Half” siblingship kit.