DNA testing is an important tool to determine if a man is biologically related to a child. Knowing where to purchase a peace of mind paternity test is crucial. Below, we explain the differences between an IDTO Home DNA test and a Home DNA test kit sold at drugstores.
Is there a difference between a Drug Store Home DNA test vs Home DNA Paternity Test Kit?
Yes, there is a notable difference between a drugstore DNA test and a home DNA paternity test kit. Below is a breakdown of these differences.
Over-the-Counter Drugstore DNA Test Kits
Drugstore DNA tests offer convenience, but there are several important factors to consider:
- Laboratory Standards: Many drugstore DNA test kits send samples to international labs, which may not follow the same stringent testing guidelines as accredited laboratories in the U.S.
- Customer Support: These tests often provide poor customer support, making it difficult to resolve issues or get answers to questions.
- Result Turnaround Times: The time it takes to receive results can frequently exceed the advertised turnaround of days to weeks, sometimes extending into months.
- Hidden Costs: Many drugstore DNA kits do not disclose additional fees required for processing your actual DNA test.
- Accreditation Issues: Some kits do not ensure that DNA samples are tested by accredited laboratories.
When purchasing a home DNA test kit from stores like CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Rite Aid, or Target, remember that the initial purchase covers only the test kit itself. You will need to contact the DNA testing service provider separately and pay an additional lab fee to process your DNA sample.
In summary, while buying a home test kit from a drugstore may seem straightforward, it often involves multiple steps and unexpected costs.
IDTO Home DNA Test Kit
DNA Test Kit Contents: A consent form, sample collection instructions, DNA sample collection supples and prepaid FedEx return shipping envelope.
Laboratory standards: All DNA samples are tested and analyzed by our partner AABB accredited laboratory. The accreditation is necessary for legal DNA tests and peace of mind tests are tested the same as its legal counterpart.
Customer Support: We provide live phone customer and email support.
No Hidden Costs: The price advertised on our website is the fee you pay with shipping and taxes included in the price.
Shipping: After purchasing a Home paternity test kit, the kit will ship within 24-48 hours of purchase. When your kit is ready to ship an email will be sent to you with the details of your shipment.
Result Turnaround Times: Results are completed within 2 to 3 business days from the day all genetic samples arrive at the laboratory. Once your report is available, you will be contact by phone and provided a status updated, an email copy of your result will be emailed to you and a physical copy will be mailed to your home.
Privacy: All information collected during the DNA testing process will remain confidential. We will not share any data with third-party agencies without obtaining explicit consent from the parties involved.
Please note, the results results produced from this testing option is for informational use only cannot be used for legal purposes.
How much does a Home DNA Test kit cost?
Home DNA test kit cost for drugstore DNA testing kits range from $25 to $ 59.99. Please keep in mind this is to purchase the Home DNA kit. The price in most instances does not include actual price to test your DNA samples.
Our Home paternity test kit pricing starts at $199.99. Below are testing options.
