DNA TESTING CALIFORNIA
Establishing paternity in California? S-DNA provides DNA paternity testing solutions to residents of California for both legal and non-legal situations. A paternity test is a scientific procedure that determines biological parentage by analyzing the DNA profiles of a child and the alleged father. This genetic testing compares specific DNA markers inherited from biological parents to establish family relationships with 99.99% accuracy.
All DNA samples are tested and analyzed by a partner laboratory accredited by AABB (Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies), which ensures that your samples are tested according to the highest industry standards.
Learn more about our paternity testing and alternative DNA testing options below.
California DNA Testing Services
Legal Paternity Testing:
Legal paternity testing in California establishes a legally recognized paternity Testing is conducted by a partner AABB accredited lab, ensuring accurate results that are admissible in court. Below are the most common legally admissible results use cases.
- Paternity Establishment
- Child Custody
- Adding a father’s name to a birth certificate
- Inheritance
- Immigration
Pricing starts at $375.00. Click the button below to learn more about the process.
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What is the process for scheduling an appointment?
Scheduling an appointment is simple. Call 888-970-4211 to schedule an appointment today. We provide sample collection facilities and mobile collection professional to collect your DNA samples at your location throughout the entire state of California.
DNA Testing Near Me Locations
Bakersfield
Chico
Fresno
La Mesa
Los Angeles
Lancaster
Modesto
Oakland
Riverside
Sacramento
Salinas
San Francisco
San Diego
Stockton
Vallejo
How Long Does Paternity Testing Take in California?
Results are available in 2 to 3 working days after the lab receives all samples.
How Do I Get a Court-Ordered Paternity Test?
A family court judge issues court-ordered paternity testing in California. The mother or alleged father must file a paternity petition form with the family court. Once accepted, an order for a paternity test will be issued.
How Long Does a Court-Ordered Paternity Test Take in California?
Court-ordered DNA tests generally take 4 to 8 weeks, depending on the court’s workload. Tests performed by DNA Express outside of family court average 2 to 3 working days.
How Much Is a DNA Test in California?
DNA testing costs in California start at $199.99 for peace of mind testing and $375.00 for legal testing services.
Paternal Services:
Home Paternity Test
Legal Paternity Test
Prenatal Paternity Test
Parentage DNA Testing
DNA Testing Services:
Sibling DNA Test
Grandparent DNA Test
Avuncular DNA Test
Maternity DNA Test
Forensic DNA Services:
Infidelity DNA Test
DNA Testing w/Hair
DNA Testing w/Toothbrush
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between legal and non-legal DNA tests?
Below are the differences between peace of mind and legal DNA tests.
Legal Testing:
A Legal DNA Test is relationship tests that requires the establishment of a chain of custody, DNA samples collect by trained DNA sample collector and the specimens collect will be tested by a partner AABB accredited DNA testing laboratory. The accreditation ensures your results will be recognized by family courts and immigration agencies nationwide.
Common Uses For Legal DNA Tests:
- Adding a biological father’s name to a birth certificate
- Child Custody
- Establish the paternity of a child
- Immigration evidence submission
- Peace of Mind
- Social Security Benefits
- In-vitro Fertilization
- Inheritance
Non-legal Testing:
Non legal DNA tests are genetic tests that are performed for informational purposes only. The results from a non-legal peace of mind tests are not legally admissible documents because they do not require a chain of custody.
All DNA samples submitted to the laboratory are tested and analyzed the same way as legal DNA tests. Call 888-970-4211 to schedule an appointment in California or to purchase a home DNA test kit.
How accurate are DNA tests in California?
Testing conducted by our partner laboratory meets high industry standards. When properly conducted, legal paternity testing typically yields a probability of biological relationship of 99.99% or higher in confirmed cases.
Is my information confidential?
All DNA specimens and results remain private. Specimens are retained for three months before destruction. DNA results are released only to the participants involved in your DNA test. An unrelated third party receives results only if a court order is presented to the lab. The lab will notify the client before releasing results.
Can I Perform a Prenatal Paternity Test in CA?
Yes, prenatal paternity testing is available in California. We provide invasive prenatal DNA testing services that need the mother’s OB-GYN. This testing occurs during the weeks when amniocentesis or Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) can be performed. To inquire about this or schedule an appointment today call 888-970-4211.