Infidelity DNA Testing
Discreet lab services that can detect biological material or compare DNA from an item — for your own peace of mind, never as legal evidence.
Infidelity DNA services are among the most sensitive we offer, and we want to be completely clear about what they can — and cannot — do. These are screening and comparison services for your own private information: detecting whether semen is present on an item, attempting to recover DNA from fabric, and comparing a recovered sample against a known reference.
These services are not forensic and not chain-of-custody. Results cannot be used in a divorce, custody dispute, or any legal proceeding, and a detection test by itself cannot tell you who a sample came from. Please consider whether testing is the right step for your situation, and remember that every adult whose DNA is compared should consent to being tested.
Infidelity tests
Semen / Sperm Detection Test
Anyone wanting to know whether a sample contains semen — for personal information
- Participants:
- One submitted item or sample
- Lab time:
- 10 business days
DNA Detection on Fabric Test
Anyone wanting to recover DNA from a fabric item — for personal information
- Participants:
- One submitted fabric item
- Lab time:
- 10 business days
DNA Comparison Test
Comparing DNA recovered from an item against a known reference sample — for personal information
- Participants:
- Recovered sample + one known reference
- Lab time:
- 3 business days
How it works
- 1
Order your kit
Choose your test and check out online. No appointment or doctor's order needed.
- 2
We ship within 1 business day
Your collection kit ships free with cheek swabs, step-by-step instructions, and a return mailer.
- 3
Collect samples at home
Each participant gently swabs the inside of their cheek. Painless and takes about a minute per person.
- 4
Mail samples to the lab
Drop your samples in the mail using the supplied envelope. Prepaid Return Mailer or FedEx Overnight Label Provided. Lab processing time starts when the lab receives your samples.
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Receive results securely
The lab sends your report to us and we forward it to you privately by email.
Who uses this test
People consider these services for deeply personal reasons — usually to confirm or set aside a private suspicion before deciding what to do next. Three services work together:
- Semen / sperm detection answers a yes/no question: is semen present on the item?
- DNA detection on fabric attempts to recover usable human DNA from clothing or bedding.
- DNA comparison takes a recovered sample and compares it against a known reference, such as a cheek swab from a specific person.
What these services can do is give you private information. What they cannot do is serve as legal evidence, guarantee a usable sample (recovery from real-world items is never certain), or identify a person from detection alone. If you might need proof for a legal matter, an at-home service is not the right tool.
What you’ll need
- The item or sample you want tested, packaged per the kit instructions
- For a comparison, a known reference sample (such as a cheek swab) from the person you want to compare against
- Realistic expectations — recovery from real-world items isn't guaranteed
Accuracy & methodology
Each service has different limits, and we'd rather set expectations honestly:
- Detection uses established screening methods. A positive result means the target material was detected in the portion tested; a negative means none was detected there. It does not identify a person.
- Recovery from fabric depends heavily on the item's age, handling, washing, and how much biological material is present. Not every item yields usable DNA.
- Comparison can report whether a recovered sample and a reference are consistent with the same source — but only when both samples provide enough good-quality DNA. Degraded samples may be inconclusive.
Interpreting a result carefully matters. Detecting biological material or recovering DNA from an item shows only that contact with that material occurred at some point. It does not prove sexual activity, reveal on its own whose DNA it is, or establish when or how the material got there.
Testing is performed by our accredited partner laboratory. Because samples are self-collected without identity verification, all results are for personal information only.
Testing is performed by our AABB-accredited partner laboratory.
Frequently asked questions
- Can a semen detection test tell me whose it is?
- No. Detection only confirms whether semen is present on the item. Identifying a person requires a separate DNA comparison against a known reference sample — and even then the result is for personal information only.
- Will you always be able to recover DNA from an item?
- No. Recovery depends on the item's condition, handling, and the amount of biological material present. Some items yield no usable DNA, and the report will tell you whether recovery succeeded.
- Can I use any of this in a divorce or custody case?
- No. These services are for personal peace of mind only. They are not forensic or chain-of-custody and cannot be used as evidence in any legal proceeding.
- How long does it take?
- Detection and fabric recovery typically take about 10 business days of lab processing; a comparison on an already-recovered sample is faster, around 3 business days. Add kit shipping and your own handling time on top.
- Do I need consent from the other person?
- Anyone whose DNA is compared against a reference should consent to being tested. Please consider the laws in your state and the ethics of testing someone's DNA without their knowledge.
- What if I can't get consent to test someone?
- Then please don't proceed. In many states and countries, collecting or testing another person's DNA without their knowledge or consent is illegal, and we cannot verify consent on your behalf. If you're unsure of your rights, speak with an attorney before ordering.
- Should I confront my partner with the results?
- That's a deeply personal decision, and a lab result can't make it for you. A result is information, not a relationship answer. Many people find it helps to talk with a licensed couples counselor or therapist before and after testing, rather than acting on a result alone.
Related tests & legal note
If your real question is about a child's parentage rather than an item, a paternity test is the appropriate and far more conclusive choice.
Going through a relationship crisis? A test result is information, not a way forward on its own. Please consider speaking with a licensed couples counselor or therapist — in the U.S. you can find one through directories such as Psychology Today or your health insurer's provider list.
Need legal evidence? These services cannot provide it. Forensic, court-admissible testing must be performed by a qualified forensic laboratory with a verified chain of custody — an at-home service can never substitute for that.
Need results for a custody case, child support, immigration, or any other legal matter? An at-home test cannot be used for those purposes. You'll need a court-approved, chain-of-custody DNA test performed through an accredited laboratory, where a neutral third party verifies every participant's identity and handles the samples.
Privacy & data handling
Your privacy matters to us, and DNA information is among the most sensitive personal data there is.
- Samples are used only to perform the test you ordered and are destroyed after testing is complete. <!-- TODO: confirm exact sample-retention window with fulfillment lab before publishing -->
- Results are delivered privately by email and are never sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing.
- Your DNA data is treated as sensitive personal information. While at-home, informational tests are generally not covered by HIPAA, we handle your results with comparable care.
- You can request deletion of your records at any time by contacting us.