Establishing the paternity of a child is the most important step an unmarried couple can take to support a child. A Court Admissible Paternity Testing is considered the most accurate and reliable testing option for 36% of single-parent households in Texas.
What is DNA paternity testing in Texas?
Paternity testing is a test that proves the probability of paternity for an alleged father and child are biologically related. This testing option is offered to all residents of the state of Texas for both legal and non-legal purposes.
Legal Paternity DNA Test
A legal DNA paternity test is a DNA test that helps to determine a biological relationship between an alleged father and a child.
What makes a DNA test a legally admissible document is the establishment of a chain of custody, DNA samples must be collected by an unbiased DNA sample collector, and the testing lab being accredited by the AABB (formerly known as the American Association of Blood Banks).
Results can be used for any legal purpose such as immigration, child custody, child support, birth certificate name addition or removal, and social security benefits.
How much does a legal paternity test cost?
The cost of a legal DNA Test starts at 350.00 and up.
Turnaround Time
The average turnaround time for your paternity test results to be completed is 2 to 3 business days from the date the lab receives all genetic samples.
Same-day DNA Testing (Peace of Mind testing option only) is available for people who require expedited results. Contact us for a free phone consultation at 888-204-0583 to learn more about this option.
Scheduling an appointment
Call 888-204-0583 to schedule an appointment with one of our DNA sample collectors near your home.
Lab Accreditation
All legal DNA Testing services IDTO DNA Testing Center provides are performed by a partner AABB accredited laboratory.
Method of DNA Sample Collection
Cheek swabs are the common method of collection. Blood samples have the same accuracy but are a more painful collection method.
At-Home Paternity Test (Peace of Mind)
Are looking for a paternity test for informational purposes only? Then a peace of mind test can be performed in the comfort of your home or a facility in a city near your home. It should be noted, that peace of mind tests cannot be used for any legal purpose.
Although an informational test genetic samples are tested and analyzed the exact same way. The protocol for this testing option does not require a chain of custody or an unbiased third-party collector to collect your DNA samples.
Order a Home Paternity Test Kit here or call our office at 888-204-0583.
Additional DNA Testing Services
Immigration DNA Testing
An immigration DNA Test is a testing option used when the evidence submitted is insufficient to prove a biological relationship when filing for an immigrant visa.
The commonly requested testing types for immigrant family reunification cases are paternity testing, maternity testing, and sibling DNA testing.
Grandparent DNA test
This testing is performed with one or both of the alleged father’s parents and the child. It is recommended that the mother of the child participates in this test for increased accuracy.
Sibling DNA Test
This testing option helps to determine a biological relationship between two alleged siblings who share a common parent.
Avuncular Test
This testing option is used when a sibling or grandparent DNA test cannot be performed. An aunt or uncle is tested with a niece or nephew. This testing can only be performed if the alleged father has biological siblings.
Call IDTO at 888-204-0583 to schedule an appointment today or to learn more about services.
We Service All of Texas
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Why Choose Us
IDTO has assisted thousands of families in Texas and nationwide with their DNA testing needs. Since 2004, We are a trusted and go-to source for both legal and medical professionals nationwide for their client’s DNA testing needs.
Our knowledgeable staff will help assist you with choosing the right type of DNA test specific to your specific situation. This attention to detail will limit you from purchasing the wrong type of relationship test and will you avoid paying for additional DNA testing.
