We re-designed the site to make it easier to read and make it faster for you to find the information you are looking for.

Paternity Tests:

The PharmacyFinder provides addresses and directions to the nearest pharmacy carrying the IDENTIGENE Home Paternity Test Kit.

Not sure if you need a home paternity test or if you need to order a court-admissible, legal paternity test? This section explains the differences and gives you a link to purchase a legal paternity test online from our new online ordering system.  Maybe you need prenatal paternity testing? You will also find that information here.

Questions & Answers:

Browse our FAQs for the answer to your question. Search by topic or views and use the star rating system to let us know which answers where most helpful. If you don’t see your question, use the form provided to send a message directly to one of our Paternity Test Consultants.

The Question & Answer section also contains instructions on how to use the kit, how to read and understand your test results,  and even a brief explanation of the DNA testing process.

More Tests:

That’s right. We test other relationships, too. Testing grandparents, aunts, uncles, even siblings can provide answers to paternity questions when the alleged father isn’t available for testing. All these  DNA relationship tests are available for purchase online.

About IDENTIGENE:

Did you know that IDENTIGENE is a fully accredited, DNA testing lab? Under this tab you can learn about the IDENTIGENE Paternity Testing Laboratory, view copies of IDENTIGENE’s Lab certifications, and learn about the company and its partners.

Community:

I’m excited to be able to connect with site visitors via this tab. Here you will find links to this blog, our Paternity Testing Forum, and customer stories about their experience with DNA Paternity Testing. You can also connect with us by using the “Ask a DNA Test Consultant” form to get answers to your paternity test questions.

Launching this new site has been a big project, and we’re already making the list of future improvements. I’d love your feedback on the site. Is there anything missing that YOU would like to know about Paternity Testing?

A Home Paternity Test, which we call “Peace of Mind” paternity tests, are “real” paternity tests. They undergo the exact same process in the lab as a court-admissible DNA paternity test. Once they arrive at our lab they are treated no differently. The ONLY difference between the two is the way the DNA samples are collected.

With a home paternity test, you will pick up the kit from your neighborhood pharmacy or order it online. Once you get the kit, you rub the swabs on the inside of the cheek of the child, the alleged father, and the mother. Place them in the sample envelopes and mail them to Identigene. You will have the results of your paternity test within 3-5 business days.

The DNA samples will be processed in our accredited DNA paternty testing lab and your results will be accurate to 99.99%. Now, you certainly could submit these results to a court. And the judge MAY accept them. But most courts are going to want proof of identity for each person tested.

So what about a legal paternity test?

A “legal paternity test” or court admissible paternity test, is conducted by a third party, not the test participants. The DNA sample collector also verifies the identities of the test participants. That proof of identity is included in the Paternity Test report, making the results admissible in court.

If the people being tested for paternity are the people who were swabbed, a legal paternity test and a home paternity test will have the same, accurate, result.

If you want to know more about the details of getting a legal paternity test you can visit Identigene’s site at www.dnatesting.com/dna-paternity-testing/legal-paternity-test.php or call one of our DNA test consultants at 888-404-GNE  (888-404-4363).

The history of DNA Testing for paternity cases is just as rich, and IDENTIGENE has expanded that history by bringing peace of mind testing to pharmacies near you.  When I started working here in March of 2006 I never would have guessed that we would be in every major pharmacy in such a short time.  What is next?

Also, IDENTIGENE was recently featured on the NEWSWEEK.com blog.  You can view this article on their website at: http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/tipsheet/archive/2008/10/25/over-the-counter-paternity-tests.aspx

We are getting closer with the new fact sheets.  Also, while out surfing the web keep your eyes peeled for our new banner information advertising the eye color paternity test.  If you see it out there leave a comment here to say where you found it.

So much is changing around here, but we our continued desire to offer an inexpensive, fast, and reliable DNA Paternity Test has not.  If you have any concerns or questions regarding your testing please feel free to contact me.

Can I use my checking account to pay for the test?

Currently, we do accept credit/debit cards for payment or a money order.  We cannot process a check over the phone and we do not currently accept personal checks mailed with your DNA samples.

Will my insurance company pay for the testing?

Simplest answer for this question would be to ask your insurance company.  I have never heard of a health insurance company paying for this type of testing.  If they do it will likely be through a reimbursement program.

Can I use my flex spending account to pay for this testing?

My experience has been, no you cannot.  I have processed a few payments for customers that continually declined.  When I asked about the card the customers have mentioned it was a flex spending account.  When I researched our companies flex account DNA testing of any kind is not covered.  I would imagine it would be the same for any company.

If the results come back negative do I get my money back?

This question is often asked by the alleged father in a case.  Can anyone guess the answer?  No, we do not refund the money of your test if you are not the father.  If you would like to try and get the biological mother to pay you back for it that is something between you and her, IDENTIGENE will kindly stay out of that dispute.

As a government employee can I get them to pay for the DNA Test?

I honestly don’t know the answer to this question, but my guess is no.

These are a couple of most common payment questions we receive.  If you have a question that was not addressed here feel free to add it to our forum: http://www.dnatesting.com/dna-testing-forum or leave a comment on this blog.  Have a nice day!

Is there something I haven’t addressed in my past blogs that you would like to read about?  When you think of DNA Testing what questions plague you?  Is there something you are reading about in the news you would like more information on from an expert?  Is there  I consult with my fellow client support representatives on a regular basis about what customers are asking about.  I have addressed these concerns and now want to hear from those utilizing this blog.

Help me decide the direction of this DNA Testing blog will take to best assist you.  So, you can either post your ideas to the comments portion of this blog or you can email me at kstyer@identigene.com.  Thank you in advance for your help to improve this resource.

The most common question I remember when explaining results to customers was, “What does not excluded mean?”  This phrase can be one of a few phrases that someone may see in the conclusion portion of their DNA Paternity Report.

Well, not excluded means just that.  It means that the person who was tested cannot be excluded as the biological father of a child.  When this appears on a report it will also show a probability of paternity of 99% or higher.  Because of the nature of DNA testing we cannot just out right say that someone is the father of a child.

I hope this sheds a little light on this phrase.  Next time we will talk about other phrases that may seem a little confusing on your DNA Paternity report or other DNA Test results.  Any specific questions on results feel free to comment on the blog or email me at kstyer@identigene.com

Choosing the right DNA test was hard for me. I called all the 1-800 #’s , searched online. Then a friend told me about the Rite Aid test. I did some research and thought that it was right for me. I bought the test and then mailed it in. It took me 10 business days (including mailing time for the samples) and I had my results. I am Very pleased with my experience. Not only was it fast and painless, it was cheap in comparison to the $400. the other companys wanted. So thank you Identigene.”

This is one of many accounts of customers I hear from weekly.  We are not a perfect company and there is always room for improvement.  We work constantly to improve our processes and need customer input to make this happen.  I would love to hear from other customers like this one or those who have had other less positive experiences with IDENTIGENE.  You can reach me at my work phone number 801-462-1465 or by email at kstyer@identigene.com

First would be to test another relative.  For example you can test the alleged father’s parents.  This is called a DNA Grandparentage testing.  There are other types of tests available.  You can also test another child and do either or full or half sibling DNA test.  These types of test are not always as conclusive as a DNA Paternity Test.  They will provide the best answer available with your DNA.  Some tests may state the results are inconclusive but that the DNA supports or does not support the tested relationship.

You can also test for paternity with the sample who has passed away.  For example some people are able to have the medical examiner or coroner send a sample of blood that was collected from the alleged father before his body was embalmed.  Other people have been able to locate a sample of DNA other than a blood sample.  You can find a list of samples that may be successful in DNA testing and more about the pricing of this type of testing on our website at: http://www.dnatesting.com/dna-paternity-testing/no-father-paternity-test.php.

Whatever the scenario may be we suggest speaking with a client support representative to ensure you are choosing the best test for you.  You can reach someone at: 888-404-4363.  You can also email me or post your questions to our DNA forum by visiting our online DNA Community page:  http://www.dnatesting.com/dna-community/.