Home Paternity Testing

Home Paternity Accuracy

Home DNA Paternity testing is performed at the same laboratories as our Legal DNA Test, and includes the same level of accuracy. All samples are tested twice to ensure quality control. Results provide users with the highest levels of accuracy that you can trust. Every paternity test offered by Test Me DNA typically compares 21 genetic markers.

Buccal Swab Collection Procedure

1. Verify the collection kit contains a self-adhesive envelope for each individual testing. Each envelope should contain two(2) packages of sterile cotton-tipped swabs and a white name label.
2. Collect only one individual’s DNA at a time. As you are collecting each person’s sample, remove the swabs from the sterile package and discard the wrapper. Do not touch the sterile cotton tip of swabs or lay the swabs on any surface prior to or after collection.
3. FOUR(4) SWABS ARE REQUIRED FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL COLLECTED. Use one swab per cheek quadrant (top left, bottom left, top right, bottom right).
4. Before you swab, swallow. This is NOT a saliva test, do not suck the swab. Vigorously brush the swab against the inside of the cheek for approximately ten(10) seconds per swab with the same force used when brushing your teeth.
5. Hold swabs by the sticks for approximately one minute and allow them to air dry.
6. Write the name of the individual whose sample was collected on the white label. Fold, DO NOT WRAP, the white label around all four(4) swab sticks.
7. Insert all four(4) swabs, cotton end first, back into the self-adhesive envelope. Seal the envelope.
8. After collecting all individuals DNA, place the collection kit containing the samples into the prepaid FedEx shipping envelope provided.

**ONLY ONE PERSON’S SWABS SHOULD BE INSERTED INTO EACH ENVELOPE. ENVELOPES CONTAINING MORE THAN 4 SWABS WILL NOT BE TESTED.**

Flexible Options Make Testing Easy

Test Me DNA is a nationwide paternity testing company with a large network of locations. We can deliver testing kits anywhere in the United States and provide sample collections anywhere you are located. If test participants are located in different locations near or far we can provide services to accommodate.

Fully Accredited DNA Laboratories

Test Me DNA uses DNA testing services from Labcorp that provides the highest level of accreditations available. This ensures that you are receiving the highest quality service available and that every single test performed is carried out using the strictest and highest standards.