DNA Testing

DNA Answers provides DNA testing using certified DNA collection specialists and Nationally accredited AABB Laboratories for all DNA testing which will ensure the highest accuracy for DNA test results.  Testing centers are usually located within minutes of your home or office and the entire process to schedule and conduct a DNA test is Fast, Easy and Confidential.

DNA Answers has over 5,000 testing centers and affiliated collection sites nationwide and most are within minuets of your home or employment location.

DNA Answers uses both blood draw and mouth swabbing collection procedures, in some court ordered DNA testing proceedings, the court may require blood analysis instead of an oral mouth swab, in most cases a DNA test is conducted by mouth swabbing.

DNA Answers provides DNA testing in all cities nationwide and in the event, the parties for the DNA test are located in different cities, DNA Answers will coordinate and schedule all of the DNA tests to ensure that all parties are accommodated in a convenient manner. As an example, if the mother and child are in one city, but the alleged father is in another, we will contact all parties to schedule the DNA test at a convenient location and time and report the results back to the authorized parties.

What is a DNA test?

A DNA test is a procedure to determine if exact biological characteristics exist in one person’s DNA and those exact same DNA characteristics in another person’s DNA makeup. As humans each of us contains different DNA makeup however, parents and children have the same DNA, siblings from the same parents have the same DNA and grandparents have the same DNA as grandchildren. A DNA test is a non-intrusive procedure usually utilizing an oral swab from all parties, which then follows a specific chain of custody process in which the oral swab specimens are sent to a certified and accredited AABB laboratory. The Laboratory that analyzes the DNA specimen and provides the results. DNA test results are 99.9% accurate.

 

What are some of the reasons DNA testing is conducted?

There are many legal and personal reasons that require DNA testing.
Some of the more common include:

  • Paternity

  • Child Support

  • Child Custody

  • Citizenship / Immigration

  • Ancestry / Origins

  • Maternity

  • Inheritance / Benefits

  • Crime scene / Forensic

How to Schedule DNA Testing

It’s simple, contact DNA Answers at (800)221-4291, and provide various information including the city you wish to take the DNA test, who will be taking the DNA test, mother, child and alleged father. When the parties are available to take the DNA test (DNA Answers will schedule the appointment with each available party). Once the results are received from the AABB laboratory DNA Answers will forward the results by email and U.S Mail (Hard Copy) to all authorized parties.

DNA Testing Center

In Home Kit

How To Schedule A DNA Test At A Testing Center

If you need to take a DNA test for any legal proceeding including paternity, child support, child custody or immigration, the DNA test and specimen collection must be conducted at a DNA testing center utilizing chain of custody procedures. DNA Answers has DNA testing centers in most cities and the process to schedule a DNA test is fast and easy

Step 1 : Call DNA Answers at 800-221-4291 or Schedule Online 24/7
When You call or schedule the DNA test online, you will need to have donor information for all parties (child, alleged father, mother, siblings ect. )

Step 2 : Provide City, State & Zip code where each donor is located
Each Donor is not required to be in the same city, as an example one party maybe in Miami, FL ( alleged Father ) and another donor ( Mother – Child ) could be in Chicago. DNA Answers will coordinate the scheduling of the DNA test for all donors regardless of location.

Step 3 : Receive Results Online & US Mail
Once the AABB Certified Laboratory has completed the DNA testing, your DNA test results will be sent to all authorized parties via email and a copy will be sent by US Mail. ( Test results can also be forwarded to Attorneys and Judges if required  )

How to Order An At-Home DNA Testing Kit

If you need paternity answers fast, but don’t need results for legal reasons like child support or custody, you can order an at-home DNA paternity test kit from DDC. We will ship the complete kit to you, then collect your DNA in the comfort of your own home with a simple cheek swab, and mail it directly to our CLIA-certified laboratory for processing. Results are available online as quickly as 24 hours.

Step 1 : Call DNA Answers at 800-221-4291 or Order Online 24/7
We will explain the entire process, and make sure you get the RIGHT test for your personal situation. DNA Answers will ship the DNA collection kit right to your address same day. ( over night shipping is available )

Step 2 : Collect DNA
It might sound scary or difficult, but it’s very easy to collect a DNA sample with a simple cheek swab. People just like you are successful 99.5% of the time. Use the pre-paid express envelope to send us your DNA.

Step 3 : Receive Results Online
We run your test twice to guarantee accurate results. No other DNA testing laboratory takes this extra step for every paternity test. The day after we receive your DNA, we’ll email you to let you know the results are ready to view.

*Please note, an “at-home” Paternity test is not admissible in a court setting. If you mean to use your DNA results in a court setting, you must schedule a legal DNA test that will be sent to a DNA Answers AABB Accredited Laboratory. 

DNA Answers is a division of Accredited Drug Testing Inc.