What is Avuncular DNA Testing?
An Avuncular Test is an option that helps to determine the probability of a biological relationship between an alleged Aunt/Uncle with a alleged niece or nephew.
Testing Accuracy
An Avuncular Test could be a good testing option when attempting to determine paternity when a father, grandparents or siblings are unavailable to be tested. Unlike siblings who share approximately 50% of their DNA. Paternal aunts and uncles share roughly 25% of the same DNA.
When performing this test, for increase accuracy the known parent (mother) will need to be included.
DNA Markers
Our partner laboratory tests samples between and 18 to 24 genetic markers.
Home Avuncular DNA Test
How much does a Home Avuncular DNA Test kit?
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.
- Order below or contact our office at 888-204-0583 to purchase your DNA kit by phone or click here to buy online.
After you purchase your test kit, please allow up to 24 hours or one business day to ship your kit to your home.
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.
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.
Avuncular DNA Test For Legal Purposes
Can an aunt/uncle be used for legal purposes?
Yes. An avuncular test result can be used for legal purposes when a chain of custody is established and DNA samples are performed by an AABB-accredited laboratory.
Schedule An Appointment:
Call 888-204-0583 to schedule an appointment. We have access to over 2000 facilities nationwide for easy appointment setup.
Results Turnaround Times:
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.
Same Day Results
If you require expedited DNA Avuncular Testing results we also provide this service at an additional cost. Please get in touch with our office today at 888-204-0583 to learn more about how this process works.
Sample Collection Method:
Cheek swabs collections
Buccal (cheek) swabs follow the standard, non-invasive method used to acquire a DNA sample when performing a avuncular test. The participant gently rubs a specialized cotton swab on the inside of their cheek to collect buccal cells. This collection approach is simple, quick, painless and yields an accuracy comparable to blood samples for comparative analysis.
Accreditation
All legal DNA testing services we offer are performed by our partner AABB-accredited DNA Testing Laboratory for the purpose of establishing a proper legal chain of custody for evidence submission.
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.