Legal DNA TESTING
Legally admissible DNA testing results for birth certificates, immigration, custody disputes, estate and inheritance cases.
"Chain-of-Custody" DNA Testing
However, if you are currently in a legal dispute and need the results for court, you are required to attend an appointment for fingerprinting and photography. These identification procedures are required for proper "chain-of-custody" which is mandatory for legal testing.
The definitive way to establish paternity for a father and child.
Determine the likelihood that individuals are half or full siblings.
Determine the likelihood that you’re the true biological grandparent.
Confirm whether an alleged mother is the true biological mother of a child.
Find out the likelihood that you’re the true biological aunt or uncle.
Determine the likelihood that two individuals are related as first cousins.
Step-by-Step
Step 1 - Arrange for an Appointment
Order your legal DNA test with ease, and let our DNA coordinators guide you through the process. We’ll work with you to schedule a convenient appointment for sample collection at one of over 1000 specimen collection locations across the US.
Step 2 - Prepare for the Identification Procedure
On the day of the appointment, you will be required to bring the following:
- 2 pieces of legal identification: 1 with the patient’s photo (e.g. drivers license or passport) and 1 secondary piece of identification
- Passport photos for each patient who is participating in the test
Genex follows strict identification procedures during the time of your appointment. During the appointment, all patients are positively identified by a rigorous identification procedure:
- All patients are required to bring photo identification to their appointments. For children, a birth certificate or similar is appropriate.
- The specimen collector will verify that the patient’s provided photograph matches the patient
- A right thumbprint is obtained from all patients during their appointment. For infants, a right footprint is obtained for identification purposes.
Please note that these identification procedures are required only if you are using the results in court. If you need the results of the test for private knowledge only, and will not be using them in court, you can choose the private home test.
The strict-chain-of-custody procedures are required to ensure that the identity of all patients can be verified. The strict identification procedures allows different members to attend appointments at different times or even in different cities. Immediately after sample collection, strict chain of custody procedures are followed to ensure the integrity of the specimen during transport and processing.
Step 3 - Wait for Results
The average turnaround time for DNA paternity testing is 1 to 2 business days from the day that our laboratory receives the samples. Full payment for the DNA testing services must be received before the results are released. For legal testing, detailed results are sent to the individual requesting the DNA test unless otherwise requested. Results will only be released to individuals with proper written authorization.
Step 1 - Arrange for an appointment
Order your legal DNA test with ease, and let our DNA coordinators guide you through the process. We'll work with you to schedule a convenient appointment for sample collection at one of over 1000 specimen collection locations across the US.
Step 2 - Attend sample appointment
During the appointment, all patients are positively identified by a rigorous identification procedure. The strict chain-of-custody procedures are required to ensure that the identity of all patients can be verified, allowing different members to attend appointments at different times or even in different cities.
Step 3 - Wait for Results
The average turnaround time for DNA paternity testing is 1 to 2 business days from the day that our laboratory receives the samples. Full payment for the DNA testing services must be received before the results are released. For legal testing, detailed results are sent to the individual requesting the DNA test unless otherwise requested. Results will only be released to individuals with proper written authorization.
How it works
Legal DNA reports are commonly used for birth certificates, immigration, custody disputes, estate and inheritance cases, and more.