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Additional Tested Party

Additional Tested Party

Adding one more person to a relationship test

Participants:
One additional participant
$44.99

Quantity

1 pack·$44.99/test$44.99

Overview

Add an extra participant to a relationship test in the same order — for example, a second alleged father, an additional child, or the mother. Each additional party gives the lab more information and is often the simplest way to reach a more conclusive result.

This is an add-on, not a standalone test — it must be ordered together with a base DNA test in the same order. It is part of a peace-of-mind, informational test, and is not chain-of-custody or admissible in court.

When you need this

Add this when your relationship test involves more than the standard participants — for example, testing two possible fathers, including the mother alongside a child and alleged father, or adding a second child. Each additional party often gives the lab more information and is a common way to reach a more conclusive result.

This is an add-on, not a standalone test: add it to a base relationship DNA test in the same order. A cart containing only add-ons cannot be checked out.

The laboratory determines the appropriate processing once it receives and assesses your sample. If your sample needs a different tier than the one you purchased, we will contact you before proceeding. Recovery from non-standard samples is never guaranteed and depends on the sample's type and condition.

What you get

  • An additional cheek-swab set added to your kit
  • The extra participant included in your results analysis

How it works

  1. 1

    Order your kit

    Choose your test and check out online. No appointment or doctor's order needed.

  2. 2

    We ship within 1 business day

    Your collection kit ships free with cheek swabs, step-by-step instructions, and a return mailer.

  3. 3

    Collect samples at home

    Each participant gently swabs the inside of their cheek. Painless and takes about a minute per person.

  4. 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.

  5. 5

    Receive results securely

    The lab sends your report to us and we forward it to you privately by email.

Turnaround timeline

  1. 1
    Kit ships — Within 1 business day of your order.
  2. 2
    In transit to you — A few days, depending on your location.
  3. 3
    You collect & mail back — At your own pace. The clock for lab processing has not started yet.
  4. 4
    Lab processing — Begins only when the lab receives your samples.
  5. 5
    Results delivered — Sent to you privately by email.

Accuracy & methodology

Adding a participant (such as the mother or a second alleged father) frequently strengthens the conclusiveness of relationship testing. Testing is performed by our accredited partner laboratory.

Testing is performed by our AABB-accredited partner laboratory.

Your privacy & trust

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.

Frequently asked questions

When should I add a tested party?
Common cases include testing two possible fathers, adding the mother to a paternity test, or including more than one child. Add it to your main test order.

Need a legal DNA test?

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.