The standard — and preferred — way we collect DNA samples for testing is a buccal swab. It looks like a long Q-Tip and you scrub it lightly on the inside of your cheek to collect saliva and cheek cells. Then it gets put in a sterile tube and we examine the DNA. This method is safe, painless, and very effective.

But sometimes you can’t test someone using the buccal swab technique. Maybe the person is unavailable, not willing to take the test, or even deceased. One question we get asked is: Can you perform a DNA test on other things, like hair?

Our answer is YES! (Most of the Time)

What’s “Most of the Time” mean? Well hair testing comes with some important caveats. If you are doing a Paternity test (the hair came from the father) the hair has to be FROM THE ROOT. This means that cut hair from the barbershop will not work.

If you are doing a Maternity test (the hair came from the mother), we CAN perform this test on any kind of hair, including cut hair. But hair with the root still attached will provide a more conclusive and accurate result.

So where do you get hair with the root still attached? The person’s hairbrush. Instead of pulling hairs out of the brush, we’ll probably recommend you send us the entire brush. One other complication that can arise is if it was a shared hairbrush — which means multiple people’s hair is on it. Determining which hair strands likely belonged to the person you want to test will be very difficult, especially if the person sharing it had similar colored hair.

Hair samples aren’t the only “non-standard” thing we can run tests on. Other samples that can be used include blood, finger nails, toe nails, and more. If you’re not sure which sample will be the best for you, just give us a call at 866.232.7660.

One other very important thing to note: If the person is alive and unaware that a DNA Test has been ran using their hair or other samples, the results are called “non-legal”, which means a court cannot use them as evidence. For the results to be legally binding, the person must sign a form that gives his permission to conduct the test. However, whether or not they give permission doesn’t change the accuracy of the test, so you can still use the knowledge gleaned from the test results.

DNA Paternity Testing Centers are one of the largest networks of accredited DNA testing labs in the United States. We offer testing in every state except New York. Also, we are the most affordable provider of court admissible DNA testing.

Our staff is not only understanding and considerate, but knowledgeable as well. From the moment you contact us, you can expect to deal with a professional, well-trained DNA Specialist who will be with you throughout the entire process.

We understand there are many options when it comes to paternity/relationship testing, but we are confident you will find no other that will compare to the service we provide. Place your trust in us. We will provide the best service, with the most accurate results, at a price you can afford. Satisfaction guaranteed.

We get it. Money’s not easy to come by these days. It makes sense that you pick the cheapest way to get what you want — in this case — answers about paternity or DNA testing.

DNA Paternity Testing is THE MOST AFFORDABLE provider of court-admissible DNA testing. We will provide the best service, with the most accurate results, at a price you can afford. Satisfaction guaranteed!

You may see advertisements for free paternity tests online. These sites will proudly offer to send you a totally free test kit. But there’s a nasty catch later: The shipping of the test and the processing of the results comes at a cost, often higher then you would ordinarily pay. With our In-Home Test Kits, there’s no hidden fees and no “gotcha!” charges. Everything from the postage to mail in the results and getting the results processed is included in the price.

DNA Paternity Testing strives to make your test as easy and discreet as possible to pay for. We accept major Debit or Credit Cards. We also can take a Split Payment, where only half is due up front and the other half is due before your results become available. Finally, we have a special type of payment where we can take Pre-Paid Gift Cards.  You can purchase these cards from any nationwide retailer like Walmart, Walgreens, Target etc. You don’t need any personal information to purchase them, so they aren’t traceable.

We understand there are many options when it comes to paternity/relationship testing, but we are confident you will find no other that will compare to the service we provide. Place your trust in us. Call 866.232.7660 or Order Online today!

Just how accurate is one of our At-Home DNA Testing Kits? Our answer: JUST as accurate as a professional test, as long as you follow the easy directions!

Your Home Testing Kit contains absolutely everything you need to perform the test and mail in the results.

• Buccal Swabs (they look like long Q-Tips)
• Secure Tubes
• Pre-Paid, Pre-Addressed Overnight FedEx Envelope
• Chain of Custody Form
• Detailed Instructions

To collect the DNA sample, you want to rub the Buccal Swab on the inside of your cheek for about 5-10 seconds. It helps to pretend that it’s a toothbrush and you’re brushing your cheek instead of your teeth. Be sure and turn the swab so the whole thing is coated and wet. Then, being very careful not to touch the swab against ANYTHING else, put it inside the secure tube and close it.

Repeat that exercise for every person being swabbed, and each one gets their own separate, new buccal swab. Then, just put all the tubes inside of the envelope, close it, and mail it away the same day.

We’ll give you an accurate DNA Testing Result in just 2-5 business days! Up to two individuals may choose to receive the documents via mail, email or fax.

Here’s the really important thing though: These Results are for PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE only. They ARE NOT admissible as evidence in court!

If they are just as accurate as professional testing, why aren’t they admissible? Because they’re done in the privacy of your own home. There is no way to verify for sure whose DNA has been collected, there’s only your word. With a laboratory test, there’s a medical professional on hand as a witness to verify the correct person has been given a DNA test, and that makes all the difference to the court.

DNA Paternity Testing is one of the largest networks of accredited DNA testing labs in the United States. We offer testing in every state except New York. We’re also the most affordable provider of court admissible DNA testing.
From the moment you contact us, you can expect to deal with a professional, well-trained DNA Specialist who will be with you throughout the entire process. Call 866.232.7660 or Schedule Your Test today!

One of the most common requests that women have is wanting to know the paternity of their baby before it’s born. There are plenty of great reasons for wanting this:

• Get rid of the stress of not knowing who the father is without waiting until the baby is born.
• Wanting to get the legal processes started now, including custody and child support payments.
• Make sure the right person is there to support you in your pregnancy.

The good news is that YES, you can determine the paternity of the baby before birth! There are three types of tests that DNA Paternity Testing Center can administer to conclusively prove the paternity of the baby.

This test can be collected starting at 10 weeks into the pregnancy. A small sample of the placenta is taken and the DNA is analyzed. This is considered an “invasive” test because a catheter must be inserted through your cervix to obtain the placenta sample. This is the earliest possible test to determine paternity.

This is DNA Paternity Testing’s preferred method of establishing paternity before birth. A small amount of amniotic fluid is drawn and tested for paternity. This test can be done anytime between 12-21 weeks of pregnancy. This is classified as another “invasive” test.

This is a “non-invasive” test which poses no risk to mother or child. It can be carried out anytime after 12 weeks of pregnancy. A small sample of blood is drawn from you. Since you share a blood supply with your baby, fetal cells are floating freely in your bloodstream. We identify these cells and run a DNA test on them to establish paternity.

If you’re not sure which test is best for you, call us at 866.232.7660 and our compassionate, knowledgeable counselors will make sure you get the best possible test and care.

DNA’s In-Home Testing Kits are not designed for paternity testing before the baby is born. If you’d like to know the paternity of your baby while pregnant, please do not purchase one of these kits. Instead, call us at 866.232.7660 and we’ll advise you on the proper DNA Test to order for accurate testing!

One question we often get asked is:

Can a DNA Paternity Test be Done Without the Father?

We understand there are several reasons why the father may not be able to participate in testing.

• He might be unavailable
• He might not want to take the test
• He might be deceased

The good news is YES, there are several options to provide conclusive paternity testing without the Father’s direct involvement!

Let’s look at some of the ways DNA Paternity Testing can help you obtain results.

Without the Father’s direct DNA, testing close relatives of the father is the next strongest method to determine paternity. The best relatives will be one or both of the father’s biological parents (your child’s grandparents). Testing both parents will strengthen the accuracy of the result, but even just one parent would be great.

After parents, the accuracy starts to decrease the further removed the relative is biologically from the father. An Aunt/Uncle test, or a Sibling Test, are also good options.

The standard, and preferred, collection method is a buccal swab – a long Q-Tip that brushes against the inside of your cheek. However, DNA testing can be performed on other samples as well. In certain conditions, we can perform accurate testing on the Father’s blood, hair, finger/toe nails, and more. If you have access to these samples, they may provide more conclusive results than a Relationship DNA Test, or could be used in conjunction with another type of test to support the result.

If the Father is alive and unaware that a Paternity Test has been conducted, the results are called “non-legal”, which means a court cannot use them as evidence. For the results to be legally binding, the Father must sign a “Chain of Custody” form that gives his permission to conduct the test. It doesn’t make the results of the test any more or less accurate however, so the knowledge from the test can still be used personally.

DNA’s Home Testing Kits are not designed for relationship testing or non-standard tests. If you need to do a paternity test without the father, please do not order one of our kits to do so. Instead, call us at 866.232.7660 and we’ll advise you on the best type of test to take for the most accurate results.

DNA Testing is proud to offer our Home Paternity Test Kit. Our kit arrives in the mail and can be taken in the comfort of your own home. This is a super convenient way to have an accurate DNA test performed. As long as you carefully follow the instructions, it’s just as accurate as our lab testing options.

However, the results of this test are for personal knowledge ONLY. A court will not accept Home DNA Test Kit results as evidence. This is because without a medical professional witnessing the test, there’s no way to verify whose DNA was submitted for testing. If you need court-admissible DNA evidence, please select one of our Lab Testing Options.

Your Home Testing Kit will arrive with everything you need to perform the test and mail in the results. There are several things that look like long Q-Tips. These are called “buccal swabs” and there are enough for everyone to be tested.

We include detailed instructions that tell you exactly what to do, but basically you want to rub the buccal swab on the inside of your cheek for 5-10 seconds. Pretend it’s a toothbrush and you are brushing your cheek. Turn it so that all sides of the tip are coated. Then, being very careful not to touch the swab on anything else, place it inside the secure tube. Do this once for each person being tested, and then place everything in the pre-paid, pre-addressed overnight envelope and mail it the same day.

We provide accurate results in just 2-5 business days for paternity/maternity testing, and 3-5 business days for relationship (not counting the day they were mailed).

We are one of the largest networks of accredited DNA testing labs in the United States. We offer testing in every state except New York. We’re also the most affordable provider of court admissible DNA testing.
From the moment you contact us, you can expect to deal with a professional, well-trained DNA Specialist who will be with you throughout the entire process. Call 866.232.7660 or Schedule Your Test today!