A DNA paternity test is a medical procedure that determines the likelihood of a man being the biological father of a specific child by comparing their DNA profiles.
This test involves collecting DNA samples from the potential father, the child, and sometimes the mother to analyze genetic similarities.
The samples are typically collected using swabs rubbed inside the cheek area and then sent to a laboratory for analysis. The results are usually available within a few days and can be accessed securely online.
Accuracy of DNA Paternity Test
- A conventional DNA paternity test has an accuracy of 99.99%
- Our test method is the most accurate in the country – we test a total of 24 loci.
Medical Legal Vs Informational Paternity Test
Legal DNA tests are crucial for court cases related to child support, custody, or placing a parent’s name on a birth certificate, ensuring the validity of the sample as evidence. This test requires a strict chain of custody for the test samples and results. Informational tests can be laboratory self or professionally collected, however the results cannot be used in a judicial process.
Both legal and non-legal tests use the same testing technology, with highly accurate results that exclude, on average, 99.99% of non-fathers[
Sample Collection
– Samples for DNA testing are commonly collected using buccal swabs, which involve gently rubbing a cotton swab inside the cheek
– At-home test kits are discreetly packaged and sent in plain packaging for confidentiality, allowing for easy sample collection at home.
We typically send out collection kits free of charge (after payment of the testing fee) to all parts of Kenya such as Nakuru, Nyeri, Mombasa, Eldoret, Kisumu and virtually any location in Kenya.
For those seeking to confirm paternity, DNA paternity testing offers a reliable and accessible way to determine biological relationships with a high degree of accuracy.
Test Results
DNA Paternity Testing takes 7-10 working days. We typically mail your password-secured results via email, hard copies are also available for collection at our offices.