Honest answers to the questions people ask before, during, and after a DNA paternity test. Written by the team that performs them every day.
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Honest pricing breakdown for paternity testing in California. What you actually pay, what's included, and where hidden fees hide.
From the moment the collector arrives to the final paperwork, here is exactly what happens during a 20-minute appointment.
Two ways to get a DNA paternity test in Southern California. Here is what each actually looks like.
At-home DNA paternity kits are sold cheap online and in drugstores. The real question is whether your sample is even reaching a real lab, and what you can do with the result.
California cannot physically force a DNA test, but refusing a court-ordered test has real legal consequences.
When voluntary DNA testing fails, the next step is court-ordered testing. Here is how the California family court process works.
Child support orders require legal proof of paternity. Here is what California family courts and DCSS actually require.
California Vital Records will not amend a birth certificate without proof of paternity. Here is the DNA testing requirement.
A standard paternity test includes the mother, but it is not strictly necessary. Testing without her is possible and admissible.
You can DNA test a baby from a few days old onward. The collection is painless and uses a soft cheek swab.
If you are an alleged father and the mother refuses testing, you still have legal and practical options.
When a DNA test says 99.99 percent probability of paternity, what does that actually mean?
DNA paternity testing does not compare every gene. It compares specific repeating segments at known locations.
Maury Povich made paternity tests famous. The science is real. The way it gets to the screen is theater.
DNA paternity tests are 99.99%+ accurate for inclusions and 100% for exclusions. Here's what those numbers actually mean.
Same lab. Same accuracy. The only difference is chain of custody, and whether the result can be used in court.
From appointment to result: 3-5 business days for standard tests, 5-7 for prenatal. Here's how the timeline works.
AABB accreditation is the gold standard for DNA paternity labs. Here's what it actually means for the test you're paying for.
Yes. Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity (NIPP) testing can confirm paternity from 10 weeks with zero risk to the baby.
When the alleged father isn't available, a siblingship test can confirm a biological connection through a sibling. Here's how it works.
When the alleged father has passed away or isn't reachable, his parents' DNA can confirm whether a child is biologically related to that family line.
When the alleged father can't be tested, his brother or sister may be able to confirm the biological connection through an avuncular test.
We offer rare post mortem DNA collection at the coroner's office or mortuary using fingernail clippings or earwax. Time-sensitive.