What Is A DNA Maternity Test?
Maternity testing is a genetic test that helps to determine the probability of a biological relationship between an alleged mother and a child by comparing the mother’s DNA profile with the child’s DNA profile.
DNA analysis is performed on up to 24 genetic markers for increased accuracy. Below are the testing types we provide.
At Home Maternity Test
Our At-Home DNA Maternity Test determines biological relationships between mothers and children through DNA analysis. This test provides accurate results for informational purposes. These results are not admissible for legal use.
How much does a DNA maternity test at home?
At-Home Maternity Testing cost starts at $199.99 and up. Click the button below to purchase.
Legal Costs:
The cost of our legal maternity testing starts at $350.00. Please note sample collection costs are not included in the cost of your DNA test.
DNA Test Kit Contents
- 4-6 Sterilized cheek swabs each packet has 2 swabs per person
- Contact Identification Form
- Sample collection instructions
- Prepaid overnight FedEx return shipping envelope
Home Maternity Forensic DNA Test Options
- 2 Results
Results Turnaround Time
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 paternity testing results we also provide same-day legal paternity testing at an additional cost. Please get in touch with our office today at 888-204-0583 to learn more about how this process works.
How the process works:
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.
- Order below or contact our office at 888-204-0583 to purchase your DNA kit by phone.
- 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.
Please note that residents of New York State are not eligible to purchase this testing option, as the sale of At-Home Paternity Test kits is prohibited under New York State Department of Health regulations
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.
Legal Tests:
A legal Maternity DNA test for purposes of determining maternity is an option that is utilized for legal purposes such as for immigration, adoption, child custody, child support or, estate cases.
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.
Schedule An Appointment:
Scheduling an appointment is simple. Call 888-204-0583 to book a visit at one of our 2,000 plus collection sites nationwide. We’ll find a convenient location near your home.
What is the method DNA sample collection?
The standard method of DNA sample collection is performed by cheek swab. Blood sample collections have the same accuracy as a cheek swab sample. This collection method is more invasive, more expensive and painful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are my DNA results accurate?
Yes. All DNA specimens will be processed and analyzed by our partner laboratory AABB accredited, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and reliability in testing all DNA specimens. The probability of maternity is 99.99% and higher.
What is the difference between paternity vs maternity test?
Paternity testing determines if an alleged father is biologically related to a child. While maternity testing determines if a mother and child are biologically related.
Can a Maternity DNA Test Kit be shipped to different locations?
Yes. DNA test kits can be shipped to different locations. After selecting the option for shipping to multiple locations during checkout, we will contact you via email to request the secondary address.