How does a Home DNA test kit work?
When performing an At-Home Paternity Test kit or another related Home DNA Test kit you will include a set of instructions that will be enclosed along with your DNA sample collection supplies such as a chain of custody form, cotton swabs, and a return shipping label going back to the lab. Below is the instruction on how to collect your own DNA samples in the comfort of your home.
How to collect your DNA test sample instructions
- Complete the chain of custody form enclosed with your DNA kit. The required sections that must you complete are as follows: Relationship, Name, Date of Birth, Signature, Date of Collection and Sex. These sections will be highlighted on the chain of custody form.
- Fill out each DNA Collection Envelope, with the name of each tested person as it appears on the Collection Form, (Alleged Father, Child, Mother, Sibling etc.) date of collection, date of birth, name of the collector, and initial the back of each envelope. These sections will be highlighted in the sample collection envelopes.
- There are two swabs in each cheek swabs package – 2 swab packets are for one person only for a total of 4 swabs per person
- Remove the first swab by slowly pulling it out of the protective package, do not touch any part of the cotton tip with your hand, and only touch the shaft with your fingers.
- Swab the inside of the mouth between the cheek and the gum brushing and twirling for a minimum of 30 seconds on the left cheek 2 x (once for each swab in the packet). Make sure you air-dry the swab for 30 seconds or more to avoid possible contamination.
- Then repeat the same process for the right cheek.
- After each cheek swab, place each (4) cotton swab into the respective DNA ID Envelope of the person having their sample collected.
- The process described above should be performed exactly the same for all parties involved with the DNA test.
- Once completed please make sure you have completed the chain of custody form correctly. Place the chain of custody form and DNA Collection Envelopes into the prepaid envelope that came along with your collection kit.
- Ship the DNA testing kit back to the laboratory.
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Non-legal Home Paternity Test 1 Father and 1 Child and Mother (if available). Swabs Only!
Turnaround time for results to be completed is 2 to 3 business days.
Non-legal Home Paternity Test 1 Father and 2 Children and Mother (if available). Swabs Only!
Turnaround time for results to be completed is 2 to 3 business days.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What Comes in a Home DNA Test Kit?
As stated earlier in this post. Each kit comes with a cotton swab, a chain of custody to list the names of each party involved with the testing, an envelope to place each sample into after each person has been collected and an express return envelope going to the lab to be tested and analyzed.
How long does an at-home paternity test take?
The turnaround time for a paternity testing result to be completed will be 1 to 3 business days. Related DNA testing results may require additional testing time. Please check out our product services page to learn more about our services and to see turnaround times.
Yes. In fact, a home DNA test is tested the exact same as a legal test. The differences are the use of the result. Home DNA tests can not be used for legal purposes and building a chain of custody is not required.