Welcome to DNA Testing Centers

In the city of Phoenix, it is estimated that 160,000 children are in Single-Parent Families. That’s 41% of all children in Phoenix.

DNA Testing Centers provides accredited, court-admissible DNA Testing in Phoenix.  We test for Paternity, Maternity and Other Relationships, as well as Specialty Testing. We have over 2,000 centers in 49 states, including 3 centers in the Phoenix, AZ Area, making us one of the nation’s largest network of testing labs.

Our DNA Tests are incredibly accurate and usually show a conclusive result — 99.99% is positive, and 0% if negative.  In most cases, only the father and child needs to be tested.  There is no minimum age for the child — we can even test a child before they are born.  And it’s not necessary for father and child to be in the same state to be tested, they can visit the DNA Testing Center closest to them.

DNA Testing Centers offers over 2,000 centers nationwide, with same-day appointments available.  For even greater convenience, we sell in-home testing kits, with simple instructions and painless collection of the samples.  When performed properly, these tests are just as accurate as lab tests, but are not court-admissible.

We strive to be the most affordable provider of court admissible DNA Testing in Phoenix. For your convenience, you have the option of only paying half of the testing fee up front. The second half is due before test results are released back to you. We accept Major Debit/Credit Cards, Cashier’s Check/Money Order, or even Pre-Paid Gift cards — the most discreet payment option as they are not traceable.

Phoenix Area DNA Testing Centers

DNA Paternity Testing Center
1010 E McDowell Rd, Ste 201
Phoenix, AZ, US, 85006
(866)944.9546 or info@dnapaternitytestingcenters.com

Mon-Fri 8am – 7pm
Sat 9am – 3pm
Same Day Appointments? Yes
Walk-Ins Accepted? No

DNA Paternity Testing Center
3815 E Bell Rd Ste 1450
Phoenix, AZ, US, 85032
(866)944.9546 or info@dnapaternitytestingcenters.com

Mon-Fri 8am – 7pm
Sat 9am – 3pm
Same Day Appointments? Yes
Walk-Ins Accepted? No

DNA Paternity Testing Center
19636 N 27th Ave Ste 102
Phoenix, AZ, US, 85027
(866)944.9546 or info@dnapaternitytestingcenters.com

Mon-Fri 8am – 7pm
Sat 9am – 3pm
Same Day Appointments? Yes
Walk-Ins Accepted? No

Why should I get a Paternity Test in Phoenix?

It is estimated that between 5% and 20% of children do not know the identity of their biological father, or have the wrong man identified as their father. Sometimes, the mother knows the father’s identity and chooses not to disclose it to their child, but sometimes the mother genuinely may not know who the father is.

A paternity test establishes a scientifically sound, legally binding relationship between father and child. Establishing this sort of parentage provides many potential benefits.

  • A sense of belonging for your child knowing who both their parents are. Establishing this biological origin is widely recognized by psychologists as highly important for a child’s sense of identity.
  • A full family medical history in case your child gets ill would be invaluable to doctors trying to treat them.
  • Your child may become eligible for new government benefits like social security or veterans dependent.
  • Your child may qualify for medical coverage under the other parent’s health plan.
  • Your child could become the beneficiary of the other parent’s life insurance policy.
  • Your child may also gain the right to further inheritance benefits from the other parent.
  • Your child will become eligible for financial support from both parents.

A court-admissable paternity test can also definitively solve relational strife between the parents and doubts about the true parent of the child. For example, when a couple separates on bad terms, the father may try and claim the child is not his and thus he doesn’t need to pay child support. Child support can amount to up to 15% of disposable income, so this is an important source of financial help that would be blocked off from the mother without a paternity test. Even if the man disputes the results, he will have to pay child support until new DNA tests prove otherwise.

Or, the father may want to be part of his child’s life but the mother claims it’s not his just to get the father out of her life. The father has no way of knowing for sure if this is true without a paternity test.

In 2007-8, nearly 1 in 5 paternity tests showed the mother was either deliberately or inadvertently mistaken about the true identity of the child’s father.

Without these tests, 661 children would have grown up believing the wrong man was their dad, and these men would have been on the hook for up to $63 million dollars in child support.

Frequently Asked Questions

Not usually. Most DNA paternity tests that include only the father and child show a conclusive result — usually 99.99% if positive, and 0% if negative.

However in rare cases, the father may have a mutation in his DNA, causing a mismatch in part of the DNA match and dropping the likelihood of biological parentage below 99.99%. In these circumstances, testing the mother’s DNA increases the likelihood of a conclusive result.

There is no minimum age for a child to be tested.

We can even test a child before they are born. We can perform a Cervical Villis Sample (CVS) which can be collected at 10 to 12 weeks pregnancy. We can also sample the amniotic fluid which can be collected at 12 to 21 weeks of pregnancy, and is the preferred method. And finally we can perform a non-invasive blood sample which can be collected any time after 12 weeks of pregnancy. Please see our “Specialty Testing” page for more details regarding these prenatal testing options.

Yes. DNA Testing can be performed on the parent or sibling of the alleged father. We can also use a sample of the father’s DNA such as blood, hair, fingernails/toenails, or more.

Sometimes, depending on your location. Typically, there is an additional fee for a mobile collection. The fee varies depending on the distance the collector needs to travel.

While Home Test Kit results are just as accurate as Laboratory tests, there is no way to verify whose DNA was collected, or prove that the DNA was not contaminated or tampered with. There is no neutral third party healthcare professional supervising the test to make sure it was performed accurately. For this reason, Home Tests are not Court-Admissible evidence unless the court specifically agrees to allow them.

Yes. With over 2000 Locations Nationwide, individuals from different cities or states can just schedule an appointment with their nearest DNA Testing Lab and conduct the test. There is no additional fee to use separate locations.

The difference between 'Court Directed' and 'Unofficial' Paternity Tests

DNA Paternity Testing offers two sets of options for accurate DNA testing: Lab Testing and In-Home Testing Kits.

For ‘Court Directed’ tests, the courtroom will appoint an accredited company (like DNA Paternity Testing) to carry out DNA Testing and submit a report. These will be conducted in a laboratory by certified healthcare professionals, and legal documents will be provided that will settle any court, social security, or birth certificate issues.

For convenience and comfort, DNA Paternity Testing Centers also provides ‘Unofficial’ In-Home Testing Kits. The results are just as accurate as the laboratory tests, but they are not court-admissible. This is because there’s no way to verify whose DNA samples were collected, since no one is watching you perform the test. This means our in-home test is for pure knowledge only. If you need a DNA test for any legal reason, we recommend our Lab Testing Option.

Phoenix, Arizona Single Parent Resources

DNA Paternity Testing provides these resources as-is.  We urge you to seek qualified legal counsel if you have questions.

Child Care Administration Phoenix Office

1824 E. McKinley St
Phoenix, AZ – 85006
602-771-0900

This office provides DES Child Care Assistance Services. Prior to coming: Complete application Applications accepted in person, by fax or mail. Complete application (fill out completely, sign & date, indicate employment schedule) and provide verification (copies if through the mail): AZ Driver’s License, AZ ID card, U.S. Birth Certificate, Legal Resident card; Paystubs for the most recent 30 days (or Employer’s Statement if newly employed); verification of Child Support, Unemployment Insurance, Social Security, Veterans’ or any other type of benefits received monthly; if attending school, a school schedule is required. If applying for the first time, or after a break in services, a face to face or a phone interview will be required.

The purpose of DES Child Care is to assist eligible families with child care costs, enabling parents to participate in employment and specific education and training activities related to employment, or in certain other circumstances when parents are unable to provide care. Families may choose from a variety of child care providers including Department of Health Services (DHS) licensed child care centers, DHS-certified child care group homes, DES-certified small family child care homes, and in some instances, non-certified relatives. Eligibility requirements vary with each program.

DES Child Care Services may be provided for the following eligible activities or needs:
Participation in DES Jobs Program.
Employment.
Eligible education and training activities related to employment when working a minimum of 20 hours per week.
High school, GED or remedial education classes for teen parents.
Unable or unavailable to provide care for children due to a physical, mental, or emotional condition, participation in a drug treatment or rehabilitation program, or a court order community service program.
Residency in a homeless or domestic violence shelter.
Other needs as determined by Child Protective Services or foster care case plan.

Child care is provided for a portion of a 24-hour day when neither parent is available to provide care due to participation in eligible activities or needs listed above.

Eligibility requirements vary with each program. Some programs have income eligibility requirements based on family size and gross income, and may require that family to pay a portion of the child care costs.

Due to limited funding, a statewide waiting list may be implemented to identify families waiting to receive child care services. Although you may be determined eligible, you may have to wait to receive services.

DES Child Care also certifies and contracts with small family child care homes, contracts with Department of Health Services (DHS) licensed child care centers and group homes and non-certified relative providers to provide child care services for eligible families.

DES Child Care also provides funding to increase the availability and improve the quality of child care services and provides leadership for statewide coordination and collaboration of various child care and early childhood development initiatives and programs.

Arizona Department of Health Services

Financial Help for Single Mothers in Arizona – Single Mother Guide

Apart from the financial challenges, playing the roles of both a mother as well as a father is perhaps the most difficult aspect of being a single mother.
Being a parent and earning a living, single mothers are more likely to experience parental stress while trying to juggle work and parenting responsibilities.
To address the issues, the state of Arizona runs several programs that hope to ease the stress of single motherhood.