What are the pros and cons of using a paternity test kit at home?
Performing a home paternity test also known as a peace of mind non-legal DNA test affords you the opportunity for an alleged father, child, and/or mother to determine the paternity of a child in the comfort of their home.
Pros:
How the entire process works is simple:
1. Purchase a home paternity test online or by phone at 888-204-0583
2. After you purchase a test kit. It will be shipped to your home. IDTO will notify you when your kit has shipped via email.
3. Upon receipt of your paternity DNA test kit. Please follow the instructions carefully on how to collect your own samples.
4 Once you collect your samples please your sample into the prepaid return envelope.
5. Upon receipt of your samples at the laboratory. Please allow an average turnaround time of 1 to 3 business days for the laboratory to complete your testing.
6. When your test is completed. A copy of your DNA test result will be emailed to you and a physical copy will be sent to your home.
Cons:
The biggest disadvantage when performing at-home paternity DNA tests is the parties involved with the testing do not collect their samples together. If two kits are shipped to two different locations. One of the parties can use another person’s sample in order to change the outcome of the results. If your situation allows we recommend that all parties involved with the paternity test are tested together to eliminate someone from manipulating the outcome of your result.
Another disadvantage of using home paternity DNA tests is, The result can be used for any legal purpose. This testing option is for peace of mind purposes only. Technically, you will not be able to use a home DNA kit because this option does not build a proper legal chain of custody. A chain of custody and an unbiased 3rd party DNA sample collector are required in order for the paternity DNA test results to be considered a legally admissible documents.
How much does an at-home DNA paternity kit cost for paternity testing?
The cost of home paternity tests will depend on how many people are participating in your test. Pricing starts at $179.99 and up. Order your at-home DNA testing kit today here if you would like to get started.