Description
The #1 Most Trusted DNA Paternity Lab Worldwide
As a world leader in DNA testing with over 25 years of experience and over 20 million tests performed, we don’t use third-party labs. Our in-house lab has earned the highest amount of accreditations attainable and is based in the U.S.A. Tests are run TWICE in our AABB, ISO 17025, CAP, & CLIA accredited lab and examine 34 genetic markers, confirming paternity with the highest accuracy—99.999%+.
Accreditations
Accreditations apply to legal DNA tests under scope.
Home vs. Legal Paternity DNA Tests
Home Paternity Test
- Not admissible in court
- No names on report
- Collected at home
Shipping included - Cheek swab sample
or other discreet types - 99.999%+ accuracy rate
Legal Paternity Test
- Admissible in court
- Names on report
- Collected at local clinic
Available nationwide - Cheek swab sample
- 99.999%+ accuracy rate
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- Get a FedEx Overnight return mailer included with your test.
- Results will be released 1 day after your sample is received by our lab.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can my at-home paternity test results be used in court?
If you need to use your test results in court, you must use a Legal DNA Test.
Is there a difference in accuracy between cheek swabs and blood?
No, there is no difference in accuracy between cheek-swab and blood samples. DNA is the same in every cell of a person’s body, regardless of whether it is a blood cell or cheek cell. It has been demonstrated that DNA from a blood or cheek swab sample from the same person produces identical paternity test results.
What type of samples do you use?
DNA is collected by test participants at home, using cheek swabs (also called buccal swabs). Cheek swabbing is a quick and painless way to collect cheek cells containing DNA. This is not a saliva test.
How long does it take to get DNA paternity test results for a home test?
Results are posted 2 business days after samples are received at the lab. 1-day or same-day results once samples arrive at the lab are available for an additional fee.
How will I receive my results?
For security reasons, we do not send a copy of your results via email. Instead, a PDF report can be downloaded from your secure online account on our website. We immediately send a notification email to the address on file as soon as the online report is ready to view. If eligible to receive results, you may also request a hard copy of the report for an additional fee.
What do test results look like, and how do I interpret them?
We follow all paternity test guidelines for the language used in the report. For this reason, your paternity test results will say whether the possible father IS EXCLUDED or IS NOT EXCLUDED as the biological father of the child tested.
IS EXCLUDED: Means that he cannot be the father because testing determined that he and the child do not share a biological parent/child relationship.
IS NOT EXCLUDED: Means that he is likely to be the biological father because testing determined that he and the child do share a biological parent/child relationship with a high degree of probability.
A paternity test result includes a table that lists:
- The allele sizes of the different DNA markers examined and used in the statistical analysis portion of the test (i.e., the DNA profile)
- A Probability of Paternity value
- A Combined Paternity Index (CPI) value
You will want to focus on the probability of paternity percentage. A result of 0% means the alleged father is not the biological father; a result of 99.99% or higher means the alleged father is most likely the biological father. The CPI value represents the odds against another random, unrelated, untested male in the population having the same results as the tested man.
IMPORTANT: Paternity testing is calculated using statistics. Therefore, a probability of paternity can never be 100%, because that perfect score would require testing every man on earth with the same racial background of the man tested—which isn’t possible. A probability of 99%+ is considered conclusive for paternity.
Can I use my HomePaternity test results to obtain child support?
No; HomePaternity test results cannot be used to obtain child support. Because a strict chain-of-custody process with supervised DNA collection hasn’t been followed for a home paternity test, results are not accepted for any legal reason and are not recognized in courts. If you need a test that can be used for legal purposes, use a Legal DNA Test.
