How Much Does a Home Paternity Test Cost?

Are you uncertain you are biologically related to a child? Or have you recently found a man you believe may be your biological father? An At-Home Paternity is a reliable testing option that you can perform to help you receive the answers you deserve.

At IDTO DNA, our Home Paternity DNA Testing services are fast, accurate and affordable and is the go to choice for many who are looking for answers.

Looking to begin? Below, we outline the cost and the steps to start the home DNA Paternity testing process.

How much does an IDTO DNA At-Home Paternity Test cost?

The price starts at $199.99 for a father and child or father and child w/the mother. Below are our Home Paternity Test Kit Options.

Testing Options:

Service Type	Cost	Additional Person
Home Paternity Test (Father and Child)	$199.99 CLICK TO PURCHASE	$125.00 additional person
Home Paternity Test (Father and 2 Children)	$299.99 CLICK TO PURCHASE	$125.00 additional person
Home Paternity Test (Father & Child Two Different Locations)	$225.00 CLICK TO PURCHASE	$125.00 additional person

What is included inside of a Home DNA Test Kit?

• 4-6 Sterilized cheek swabs each packet has 2 swabs per person
• Contact Identification Form
• Sample collection instructions
• Prepaid overnight FedEx return shipping envelope
• Shipping included in the cost of your test

How to order an At-Home Paternity Test Kit?

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

1. Order below or contact our office at 888-204-0583 to purchase your DNA kit by phone or order kit from this page.
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 type of DNA samples can be used?

The standard samples used are cheek swabs. Blood sample submissions are also a viable specimen option with the same accuracy as cheek swab samples.

Alternative Forensic Samples:

Below is a list of forensic DNA samples that can be used when an alleged father or child is unavailable to provide a swab sample.

• Blood Stain (99% accuracy)
• Whole Blood (99% accuracy)
• Hair Follicles (95% accuracy)
• Toothbrush (95% accuracy)
• Earwax (95% accuracy)
• Semen (95% accuracy)
• Gum (95% accuracy) sugar free recommended

Please note, testing of forensic samples do not guarantee DNA profiles will be extracted from your samples. The lab has no control of how DNA samples submitted are handled and stored. We recommend that you contact our office to consult one of our DNA Consultants to confirm best sample collection handling requirements.

Where can I get a home paternity test?

Call 888-204-0583 to speak with an IDTO DNA consultant today to schedule an appointment. With over 2,500 collection sites nationwide, including all major U.S. cities, we’re ready to serve you wherever you are.

How long does it take to receive Home Test results?

Result turnaround times is 2 to 3 business days from the date lab receives all genetic samples.