Frequently asked questions.

DNA paternity tests at AABB-accredited laboratories achieve 99.99% accuracy when the alleged father is the biological father (inclusion) and 100% accuracy when he is not (exclusion). Accuracy comes from analysis of 20+ STR genetic markers.

Each participant provides a buccal (cheek) swab. The lab analyzes 20+ STR genetic markers and compares the patterns to determine biological relationship. Each marker has dozens of possible variations, making the combined probability extremely precise.

No. The buccal swab is painless and takes about 30 seconds per swab. Safe for all ages including infants.

Standard turnaround is 1 to 3 business days from sample receipt at the lab. Rush 24-hour processing is available for an additional fee.

Yes. Results are released only to the individuals who ordered the test. We never share your information with third parties without your consent.

At-home tests $129 to $199. Legal $299 to $599. Prenatal $1,295 to $1,895. Sibling and grandparent $299 to $499. Immigration $499 to $1,299. Same-day pricing matches the underlying test plus a rush fee. Every situation is a little different. Call us and we will walk through yours in under 5 minutes. (866) 873-0879.

Elective paternity testing is typically not covered. Some legally required cases may be covered. We accept HSA and FSA payment for many tests. Every situation is a little different. Call us and we will walk through yours in under 5 minutes. (866) 873-0879.

Installment plans are available for legal and prenatal testing. Ask the specialist on the call. Every situation is a little different. Call us and we will walk through yours in under 5 minutes. (866) 873-0879.

Owner pending: exact terms confirmed before launch. The specialist on the call can describe current terms. Every situation is a little different. Call us and we will walk through yours in under 5 minutes. (866) 873-0879.

Prenatal NIPP requires additional cell-free fetal DNA isolation steps and specialized analysis, which is reflected in the price. Every situation is a little different. Call us and we will walk through yours in under 5 minutes. (866) 873-0879.

Yes, when collected at an AABB-accredited site under chain-of-custody protocols. Identity verification, witnessed sample collection, tamper-evident packaging, and certified lab analysis are all required. Every situation is a little different. Call us and we will walk through yours in under 5 minutes. (866) 873-0879.

No. Anyone with a need for court-admissible results can order a legal test voluntarily. The chain-of-custody protocol is the same. Every situation is a little different. Call us and we will walk through yours in under 5 minutes. (866) 873-0879.

An alleged father can refuse a voluntary test. A court-ordered refusal typically results in contempt findings, default judgments, or adverse inferences. Every situation is a little different. Call us and we will walk through yours in under 5 minutes. (866) 873-0879.

No. At-home test results are for personal peace of mind only. For court, you need legal testing with chain of custody. Every situation is a little different. Call us and we will walk through yours in under 5 minutes. (866) 873-0879.

Yes. Our laboratory is AABB-accredited and our protocol is accepted by all U.S. family courts, federal agencies, and state vital records offices.

Yes. Non-invasive prenatal paternity testing (NIPP) can be performed as early as 7 weeks of gestation using cell-free fetal DNA from the mother's blood. Zero risk to mother or baby. Every situation is a little different. Call us and we will walk through yours in under 5 minutes. (866) 873-0879.

Yes. NIPP is non-invasive: a maternal blood draw plus a paternal cheek swab. No needle to the uterus, no risk of miscarriage.

As early as 7 weeks of gestation, calculated from the first day of the last menstrual period. Every situation is a little different. Call us and we will walk through yours in under 5 minutes. (866) 873-0879.

Standard NIPP results are available in 5 to 7 business days from sample receipt.

Prenatal paternity testing can be performed under chain-of-custody protocols for legal admissibility when collection is witnessed and identity-verified. Every situation is a little different. Call us and we will walk through yours in under 5 minutes. (866) 873-0879.

Through our secure online portal. Email notification when results are ready, then sign-in to view and download.

Yes. Certified printed copies are available for legal cases at no extra cost. Additional copies for an administrative fee.

Inconclusive results are rare. We recollect samples at no additional cost and rerun the analysis. Every situation is a little different. Call us and we will walk through yours in under 5 minutes. (866) 873-0879.

It means the probability that the alleged father is the biological father, calculated from STR marker matches across 20+ genetic loci. The mathematical lower bound for an inclusion result.

Exclusion. The alleged father is definitively not the biological father. Exclusion accuracy is 100%.

Use the location search on our homepage or call (866) 873-0879. We have 2,500+ AABB-accredited sites nationwide. Every situation is a little different. Call us and we will walk through yours in under 5 minutes. (866) 873-0879.

Walk-ins are accepted at most locations. Calling first guarantees your slot. Every situation is a little different. Call us and we will walk through yours in under 5 minutes. (866) 873-0879.

Government-issued photo ID for legal testing. For minors, the parent or guardian brings their ID and the minor's birth certificate.

At-home test kits ship to your address. For legal testing, mobile collection at your location is available in most areas for an additional fee. Every situation is a little different. Call us and we will walk through yours in under 5 minutes. (866) 873-0879.

Some collection sites offer weekend hours. Call us for the closest weekend-open site. Every situation is a little different. Call us and we will walk through yours in under 5 minutes. (866) 873-0879.

USCIS requires AABB-accredited laboratories. We are accredited and have processed hundreds of family-based petitions. Every situation is a little different. Call us and we will walk through yours in under 5 minutes. (866) 873-0879.

We ship a chain-of-custody kit to the appropriate U.S. embassy or consulate. Embassy staff perform witnessed collection and return samples to our lab. Every situation is a little different. Call us and we will walk through yours in under 5 minutes. (866) 873-0879.

Yes. Full sibling testing with a reference parent is accepted by USCIS for family-based petitions when direct paternity testing is not possible. Every situation is a little different. Call us and we will walk through yours in under 5 minutes. (866) 873-0879.

The petitioner pays. USCIS does not reimburse testing costs. Every situation is a little different. Call us and we will walk through yours in under 5 minutes. (866) 873-0879.