No. In most cases, anyone can have a DNA test performed. In New York, however, a prescription from a doctor is required.

You have three options for getting the sample taken: a local collector can come to you; you can go to a lab near your home; or a DNA kit can be mailed to you. This will contain special cheek swabs known as “buccal swabs.” You take the swab and rub it gently inside your cheek to collect the sample, just as you may have seen on television. Afterward, you’ll place the swab in a special envelope included in the kit, which also contains return packaging.

No. In fact, new noninvasive technology allows us to test a baby’s DNA even before he or she is born. We can also test newborns using umbilical cord blood. The preferred method of testing is from a cheek swab, and that can be done as soon as the baby is born. It’s quick and painless to the infant.

The shelf life is four years if you haven’t used it. But if you’ve taken a sample, it will be good for testing for up to three months.

Yes, completely. Your results will only be sent to whomever you specify, and you can also protect your files with a password. The packaging sent to your address is discreet, and your information will never be used for anything other than your DNA test and results.

We can normally complete father and child paternity tests within two to five business days from the day that we receive the samples in the laboratory. Relationship test (example sibling, grandparent etc.) typically finish in three to six working days from the day that we receive the samples in the laboratory. Prenatal DNA testing typically finishes in three to seven working days. DNA detection and infidelity test typically take seven to ten working days. Feel free to call us to get preliminary results; the final documentation will then be mailed and/or emailed, depending on your preference. You can also access results from your Android device by logging into the Choice DNA mobile app.

Yes. We have an ever-growing DNA Network, so it will not be a problem to schedule a lab visit at a nearby collection facility, or have one of our collectors visit your home. Once both parties have been swabbed, we’ll start the testing process.

We perform a wide variety of tests, including those of a forensic nature. This is when someone sends us an object to get the DNA from it. These could include cigarette butts, hair, dried blood, dried urine, underwear stains, razor shavings, brushes, chewing gum, licked stamps, and even wind instruments. Our state-of-the-art technology can glean results from all sorts of objects.

We also perform relationship tests to determine if, for example, two people are siblings or not. And for those who are concerned about possible infidelity, we can run a test to determine if the DNA sample came from just one person or more than one individual. Call us for more information on what we can provide.