AVUNCULAR DNA TESTING

What is Avuncular DNA Testing?

Avuncular DNA testing determines biological relationships between aunts or uncles and their nieces or nephews. The laboratory analyzes up to 24 genetic markers to identify the approximately 25% shared DNA between these relatives, compared to siblings who share 50%.

The mother’s participation strengthens test accuracy. Families choose avuncular testing when the father, grandparents, or siblings remain unavailable for direct paternity testing.

Additional Note: The tested mother’s DNA helps isolate and identify the paternal genetic markers during the comprehensive DNA analysis.

How much does an Aunt/Uncle DNA Test cost?

The cost for this testing option starts at $299.99. Order your DNA kit online below.

 

How The Process Works:

Getting started with a peace of mind test is simple. Below is a brief outline of what you can expect from our At-Home Avuncular Test process.

1. Order below or contact our office at 888-204-0583 to purchase your DNA kit by phone or click here to buy online.
2. After you purchase your test kit, please allow up to 24 hours or one business day to ship your kit to your home.
3. Once you receive your kit, follow the instructions on how to collect your DNA samples. Sign the chain-of-custody form. Place all of the contents you receive inside of the prepaid return envelope you received and ship your genetic samples back to the lab for analysis.
4. When the lab receives all of your genetic samples. Please allow 2 to 3 business days for your results to be completed. Upon the completion of your results, a copy will be sent to your physical home address and a copy will be sent by email.

What method of DNA specimen collection will be performed?

Buccal (cheek) swabs follow the standard, non-invasive method used to collect a DNA sample for an avuncular test. The participant gently rubs a specialized cotton swab on the inside of their cheek to gather buccal cells.

This collection method is simple, quick, painless, and provides accuracy comparable to blood samples for comparative analysis.

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How The Process Works:

Getting started with a peace of mind test is simple. Below is a brief outline of what you can expect from our At-Home Avuncular Test process.

1. Order below or contact our office at 888-204-0583 to purchase your DNA kit by phone or click here to buy online.
2. 
   After you purchase your test kit, please allow up to 24 hours or one business day to ship your kit to your home.
3. 
   Once you receive your kit, follow the instructions on how to collect your DNA samples. Sign the chain-of-custody form. Place all of the contents you receive inside of the prepaid return envelope you received and ship your genetic samples back to the lab for analysis.
4. 
   When the lab receives all of your genetic samples. Please allow 2 to 3 business days for your results to be completed. Upon the completion of your results, a copy will be sent to your physical home address and a copy will be sent by email.

How long will it take o receive my results?

Standard Turnaround Times

The standard turnaround is 2 to 3 business days from the date on which the lab receives all genetic samples.

It should be noted that longer turnaround times may apply depending on the type of samples (hair, or bones, etc) submitted to the lab to be analyzed and tested. Upon the completion of your test, you will receive two copies. One copy will be sent by email and another by physical mail to your home.

Privacy

Please note that 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 is kept secure and will only be released to third parties with the explicit consent of the participants involved or by court order. DNA samples on file are kept for 3 months on average and then destroyed.