Home Paternity Testing

A home paternity test can be used by mothers and fathers alike to establish a familial connection or lack there of. These at home paternity testing kits can help you get the answers that you are looking for without having to resort to an embarrassing trip to some stranger for a DNA sample collection. This process is now available for you to do right from the comfort of your own home with simple to follow step by step instructions on how to use the home paternity test.

How do they work?

The do it yourself home paternity testing kit will typically consist of a swabbing kit (long Q-Tip looking swabs) and secure bags for mailing in your sample(s). All you have to do is simply swab the inside of the cheek, as directed on the package, this action will collect cells painlessly from the inside of the mouth. This should be done for each of the persons whose paternity you want to test for and then place the swab directly into the specified sanitary container or envelope.

All that is left for you to do is to then follow the return mailing instructions that should be outlined in the instructions.

Fee’s for a Home Paternity Test

Like any legal DNA testing that you have done to identify paternity there will be additional costs. These are considered “Lab costs” which are paid to the testing facility that receives and runs the DNA testing for you. The cost may vary depending on which home testing kit you purchase as some home paternity test kits come with lab costs already included in the sales price, while other kits may only cost you under $15 and require separate payment for your lab fees.

Lab fees that are paid separately will typically average around $150 depending on location and other affecting factors.

Where can I learn more about a Home Paternity Test?

You can visit the following link (which will open up in a new window): Do it Yourself paternity testing to browse through some of the home testing kits that are available to you or you can simply keep reading to learn more.