Top 10 Common Myths about DNA Paternity Testing

10. DNA testing is too expensive

DNA testing for paternity is a somewhat new science; however, with the advances in DNA testing, DNA Paternity testing has become more affordable. You can purchase IDENTIGENE home collection paternity kits from your local pharmacy for about $30. Once you collect the samples, send them into the lab in the self addressed stamped envelope provided, along with a $129 processing fee. This is the price for peace of mind testing. If you want the test for legal purposes (such as child support or custody, or for social security), you can get a paternity test for $319 to $399 depending on your needs.

9. DNA Paternity tests are an invasion of privacy

False! All information pertaining to paternity results are kept confidential. IDENTIGENE does require a password and other case-specific information before details are releases. Only those involved with the DNA testing can receive information.

8. You have to wait for the child to be born before you can do a DNA Paternity test

This is not correct. A pre-natal paternity test can be conducted before the child is born. Our client support professionals can assist through the process. An amniocentesis or CVS must be conducted by a physician. Once the samples are collected they can be sent into our  lab for DNA testing.

7. DNA Paternity tests are complicated and painful

DNA Paternity test samples are collected by buccal swab (Cheek swab). This helps with making the process as easy and painless as possible.

6. All DNA Testing results are admissible in court

Not correct. You can purchase at-home paternity kits from your local pharmacy for at-home DNA collection for peace of mind testing. If you need the test for legal purposes, such as child support/custody or social security, you do need to have the collection done by a non interested third party. IDENTIGENE helps make this process as easy as possible by assisting you in scheduling your DNA collection appointments.

5. DNA Paternity tests take too long

Not on our watch! Here at IDENTIGENE, once we receive your samples at our laboratory the testing process is 2 business days. You also have the option to receive your DNA testing results sent by mail, or online with a secure login and password.

4. DNA Paternity clinics are too far away

We do DNA testing worldwide. The samples are mailed to us for DNA testing, and for those who need a legal test; we have collection facilities in your area.

3. DNA Paternity Results are too complicated

Reading paternity results is not as complicated as you might think. We follow paternity testing accreditation guidelines to report results. We offer paternity test result explanations on our website for easy to understand paternity results.  

2. The alleged father is gone so I will never know if he is the biological father

If the alleged father is not available you can still determine paternity using other relationship testing. This can be done by testing other relatives of the alleged father, such as his parent. You can also test siblings of the alleged father.

1. DNA Paternity tests are not really accurate

IDENTIGENE DNA paternity tests are the most reliable results available.  Typically, test results probabilities are greater than 99.99%. As an accredited laboratory, we follow strict scientific guidelines for every test.