How Do Home DNA Tests Work?

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How do At-Home DNA paternity tests work?

Performing a Home DNA Test is often seen as a mysterious process. In this post, we will discuss how our Home DNA Testing process actually works. The first thing you should know about purchasing a Home DNA Test Kit is, The results are for informational purposes only and cannot be used for any legal purpose such as child support etc. Next, A Home DNA Test has other names to describe its function such as a Peace of Mind DNA Test or a Non-legal DNA Test. So if you see any of these terms they are referring to a Home DNA test for non-legal purposes more times than not.

It should be noted, the types of DNA testing services we provide are to determine biological relationships like alleged father and child, mother and child, sibling and sibling, or grandparent and grandchild just to name a few. We currently do not offer Ancestry lineage tests.

Normally the answer would be no. The only circumstance where a Home test can be used for legal purposes is if an unbiased third-party DNA sample collector collected your samples at your home. This type of collection is known as a mobile DNA test. This option is offered in certain states only. Please contact our office at 877-680-5800 to inquire about your city.

What can I expect from purchasing a Home DNA Test?

After you decide on the biological relationship you are attempting to determine. Contact IDTO today at 877-680-5800 to order your kit. 

Once you purchase your Home kit. Please allow up to 24 hours for your test kit to be shipped to your home. After you receive your kit. Follow the enclosed instructions, collect your samples and place them inside of the prepaid return envelope that is enclosed with your DNA test kit, and ship your samples back to the lab. The lab will process and analyze your samples and generate a result.

How long does it take to get results from a home DNA test?

The average turnaround time for your results to be completed in 1 to 3 business days from the date on which the lab receives all genetic samples.

If you would like to purchase a Home Kit or learn more about our Home Paternity Testing (Father and Child or Father, Mother & Child) please contact our office at 877-680-5800 or visit our page on Home paternity testing process here.