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Paternal grandparents can help establish paternity legally or for peace of mind when the alleged father is unavailable for testing. In this post, we outline testing options to determine a biological relationship with grandparents if the alleged father is unavailable. Millions of children in the U.S. cannot establish paternity due to the unavailability of the alleged father for testing.
What is a Grandparent DNA Test?
A Grandparent DNA Test determines the biological relationship between grandparents and their grandchild or grandchildren through genetic analysis. The child’s mother’s participation increases the efficiency of the analysis.
Our partner AABB-accredited laboratory performs all legal DNA Grandparent testing services. Family courts, birth certificate offices, and immigration agencies nationwide recognize your results due to the lab’s accreditation
All DNA samples undergo testing and analysis between 18-24 genetic markers or loci for accuracy.
Why perform a Grandparentage Test?
A DNA grandparent test is performed when alleged father of a child is unable to participate in paternity testing process. Testing the one or both paternal grandparents can help to prove if a biological relationship exists.
Some of the common circumstances to perform this testing options are:
- Adding a deceased father name to child’s birth certificate
- Social Security benefits
- Immigrant visa – Help to prove biological relatedness when the evidence submitted is insufficient.
- Inheritance
TESTING OPTIONS
At-Home Grandparent DNA Test Kit
This genetic testing option allows you to perform the test at home using cheek swabs included in your DNA test kit. You brush each swab against your cheeks for 30 to 60 seconds to collect the sample.
Your Grandparent DNA Test Kit contains:
- Consent form
- Cheek swabs
- Collection envelopes
- Instructions for DNA sample collection
- Prepaid return FedEx shipping label for laboratory sample return
Non-legal tests are not valid for any legal purpose.
How much does Grandmother or Grandfather DNA Test cost?
The cost of this testing option starts at $299.99. Multiple location shipping may incur additional fees. Call our office at 877-680-5800 for more information.
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New York State Residents
Please note, Due to the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Guidelines. The sale of At-Home DNA test kits are prohibited.
Legal Grandparent DNA Testing
A legal Grandparentage Testing provides a legally admissible chain-of-custody testing option. Our network includes over 2,000 collection facilities near major cities nationwide for convenient appointment scheduling.
A certified specimen collections specialist collects all samples. The specialist verifies the identities of participants involved with the DNA test.
Our partner AABB-accredited DNA testing laboratory tests and analyzes all DNA samples. The accreditation ensures handling of your specimen samples with the highest industry standards. State and government agencies accept your results due to this accreditation.
How much does legal DNA Grandparent Test costs?
Legal DNA Grandparent Tests start at $499.99. Sample collection fees are additional to this cost.
How to schedule an appointment?
Call 877-680-5800 to schedule an appointment today in a city near your home.
Turnaround Time for Results
The turnaround time for your results is 2 to 3 business days from the date the lab receives all DNA specimens. Someone from our office will contact you with a status update upon completion of your DNA analysis. A copy of your results will be emailed to you, and another copy will be mailed to your home.
Method of DNA Specimen Collection
The preferred DNA sample collection method for DNA testing is by cheek swab. When cheek swabs are used to collect epithelial cells inside of the mouth when brushed against the cheek using a long cotton swab on the left and right side.
Alternative Specimens
Certain situations may require the use of alternative samples for DNA testing analysis. Consider the following options:
- Hair follicles can provide a viable source of DNA when traditional samples are unavailable.
- Toothbrush bristles may retain cells that contain DNA, making them useful for analysis.
- Bone (femur) can be extracted for DNA testing, especially in cases involving skeletal remains.
- Ear wax can serve as a sample, as it may contain cellular material.
- Mucus on a handkerchief or Kleenex
Results Accuracy
Grandparent DNA testing is generally considered to be very accurate.
This testing option can provide a probability of grandparentage in the high 90% range, often 99% or higher. If both of the alleged grandparents are tested and are proven to be biologically related to the grandchild.
To increase accuracy, testing both paternal grandparents and the child’s mother is recommended, which can produce a 99.9% or higher probability similar to a paternity test.
Privacy
The IDTO DNA Testing Center’s partner laboratory does not share any personal or genetic information with third-party companies. All information provided to our partner laboratory remains secure and is released to third parties only with the explicit consent of the participants involved or by court order. DNA samples are kept on file for an average of 3 months before being destroyed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Grandparents share approximately 25% of their DNA with each grandchild.
A grandparent must obtain permission from a custodial parent, a legal guardian, or a court order for their grandchild to participate in a legal DNA test.
Grandparent Testing proves a claimed biological relationship between grandparents and a grandchild or grandchildren. This test does not explore your family’s maternal or paternal lineage.
Grandparentage ancestry tests explore your family’s maternal or paternal lineage. These tests differ from Grandparent Testing
