How much does a Sibling DNA Test Cost?
Need to Determine Paternity but the Alleged Father Is Unavailable? A sibling DNA test is an alternative option that helps establish whether two individuals share a common biological parent. Including the mother of one sibling can increase the accuracy of the analysis.
Two Types of Sibling Tests:
- Full sibling test – evaluates whether individuals share both biological parents.
- Half sibling test – determines whether individuals share one biological parent.
Many leading geneticists and accredited DNA laboratories agree that sibling testing is a reliable alternative when a standard paternity test cannot be performed due to the alleged father’s unavailability.
Secure DNA provides professional sibling testing services, with pricing based on laboratory standards and testing requirements.
How much does Secure DNA Sibling DNA test cost?
Below is the list of sibling services and the cost
Types of Sibling DNA Tests:
- Legal Sibling DNA Test (Full or Half)– Primarily use in legal proceedings, such as adding father’s name to a birth certificate, inheritance, or immigration.
- Pricing: Starts at $499.00.
- Collection: Professional, in-office sample collection may not be included in the cost of your DNA test.
- Admissibility: Results are legally admissible and can be submitted as evidence in court or used for immigrant visa and U.S. passport evidence submission.
- Participants: Typically includes two siblings, without or with the mother for greater accuracy.
Home Sibling DNA Test Kit (Full or Half) – Intended strictly for peace of mind and informational purposes only.
- Pricing: Starts at $299.99.
- Collection: At-home self-collection kit, mailed directly to your address.
- Admissibility: Results are not legally valid and cannot be used in court.
- Purpose: Provides an accessible and affordable way to prove paternal or maternal explore biological relationships privately.
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What is the method of Secure DNA sample collection?
The standard method to collect DNA samples is by cheek swab . Blood samples is a viable specimen collection option that has the effectiveness as the cheek swab collection but is more invasive and painful.
Alternative Sample Collection Options:
When the standard buccal swab sample collection is not possible. Forensic samples can be an effective sample collection option. Below are the common forensic samples used.
- Hair Follicle Samples: Available for both test types (restrictions apply for legal tests). Contact our office at 888-970-4211 to learn more Legal Testing using hair.
- Toothbrush Sample: Can be used only for peace of mind purposes only
- Earwax Sample: Can be used only for peace of mind purposes only.
Where Can I Get a Sibling DNA Test?
Getting started is simple. Call 888-970-4211 to schedule an appointment near you. We have access to over 2,500 sample collection sites in our network nationwide.
How Long Does a Sibling Test Take?
Results are available within 2 to 3 business days after the lab receives all specimens. A copy of your results will be emailed, and another will be mailed to your home.
How Accurate Is a Secure DNA Sibling DNA Test?
A sibling DNA test is a reliable alternative for determining a biological relationship when a parent—such as an alleged father—is unavailable for a paternity test. The probability of detecting a biological relationship is typically above 90% and can be even higher for conclusive results. Including the mother of one sibling in the test can further improve accuracy.
All DNA samples are tested and analyzed by our partner laboratory, which is accredited by the Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB) accredited lab. This accreditation ensures that your samples are tested under the highest industry standards.
