Frequently Asked Questions
You can DNA test a baby immediately following birth or as soon as you and the baby are ready.
To ensure your test sample remains uncontaminated, avoid eating, drinking (other than water), or smoking at least 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment.
A mother’s participation is beneficial, our advanced testing techniques and procedures can deliver accurate and inclusive results in 99.99% of cases, even if the mother is unviable for testing.
DNA is collected by our specialized staff using cheek swabs (aka buccal swabs). Cheek swabbing is an easy and painless way to collect cheek cells containing DNA.
Yes, depending on the type of specimen available or if a grandparent within the paternal family is willing to participate in a DNA test. If there is a blood card available, we can get a sample of DNA. The family member with power of attorney would need to request that the blood stain card be released to us for testing. If there are no direct specimens, we can complete a grandparentage test to establish paternity.
Yes, if the specimen collections occur reasonably within 24 hours of each other.
A Non-Legal Test is purely for peace of mind and information purposes only. The test results cannot be used for other purposes, as defined under Legally Court Accepted Testing.
Prior to your appointment, refrain from smoking, eating, or drinking (except for water) for 15 minutes. During your appointment, please ensure you have valid identification available for verification and copying.
The collector will obtain your DNA samples by gently swabbing the inside of your cheek to collect your DNA. Afterward, all samples will be dispatched to our laboratory for analysis.
Once the process is concluded, the results will be promptly emailed and mailed directly to the client who enlisted our services.
Our collection procedure is engineered to be convenient, straightforward, and comfortable!