How Much is a Paternity Test?
How much is a Secure DNA paternity test?
Secure DNA paternity testing costs starts $199.99. Below is a breakdown of our paternity testing services we provide based on your needs.
Paternity DNA Testing Types:
- Legal Paternity Testing – Primarily use in legal proceedings, such as adding father’s name to a birth certificate, inheritance, or immigration.
- Pricing: Starts at $350.00. (Father and Child or Father, Child, with Mother)
- 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.
At-Home Paternity DNA Test Kit – Intended strictly for peace of mind and informational purposes only.
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- Pricing: Starts at $199.99.
- 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.
Invasive Prenatal DNA Testing – This testing option requires the involvement of the mother’s OBGYN during a specific window of the mother’s pregnancy.
- Amniocentesis: Performed between weeks 15 and 20
- Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS): Performed between weeks 10 and 13
- Pricing starts at $850.00.
Important note: An OBGYN may not perform the above-described procedures solely to determine paternity. This DNA testing option is designed for women who are already scheduled to undergo amniocentesis or CVS for medical reasons.
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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 DNA Paternity 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 Paternity Test Take?
Results are available within 2 to 3 business days after the lab receives all DNA samples. A copy of your results will be emailed to you, and another will be mailed to your home.
How Accurate Is a Secure DNA Paternity Test?
Paternity testing is considered the most accurate method to determine the biological relationship between a child and alleged father, with a probability of paternity of 99.99% and higher when the tested man is the biological father.
This test can also definitively exclude an alleged father as the biological parent with 100% accuracy when no biological relationship exists.
Are there paternity testing services that accept insurance?
Secure DNA does not accept insurance coverage. Medical insurance companies typically do not view paternity testing as a medically necessary health service. We recommend contacting your insurance provider directly to inquire about any policy changes that may include paternity testing coverage.