
Full Siblingship Test (Without Common Parent)
Two people checking whether they share both parents, no parent available
- Participants:
- Two Siblings
- Lab processing:
- 5 business days after the lab receives your samples
Quantity
Order with these add-ons (optional)
Overview
This option estimates whether two people share both biological parents using only the two siblings' samples. It's the right choice when no parent is available to test, though including a common parent (see the companion test) gives a stronger result.
Sibling relationships are reported as a likelihood. This is a private, peace-of-mind test — it is not chain-of-custody and not admissible in court.
What you get
- Cheek swabs for the two siblings
- Step-by-step illustrated instructions
- Pre-addressed return mailer or FedEx label
- A private results report with a relationship likelihood by email
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.
- 5
Receive results securely
The lab sends your report to us and we forward it to you privately by email.
Turnaround timeline
- 1Kit ships — Within 1 business day of your order.
- 2In transit to you — A few days, depending on your location.
- 3You collect & mail back — At your own pace. The clock for lab processing has not started yet.
- 4Lab processing — 5 business days after the lab receives your samples.
- 5Results delivered — Sent to you privately by email.
Accuracy & methodology
Without a parent, the lab compares the two siblings' DNA directly and reports a combined sibling index and probability. Results are more conclusive when a common parent is included. 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
- Should I add a parent if one is available?
- If you can, yes — including a known common parent makes the result considerably more conclusive. Choose the 'with common parent' test in that case.
- Is this admissible in court?
- No. It is for personal information only and cannot be used in legal proceedings.
Related tests

Full Siblingship Test (With Common Parent)
Two people checking whether they share both parents, with a known parent available
- Participants:
- Two Siblings, One Common Parent
- Lab time:
- 5 business days

Half Siblingship Test
Two people checking whether they share one biological parent
- Participants:
- Two Siblings (common parent optional)
- Lab time:
- 5 business days

Avuncular Test (Aunt / Uncle)
An aunt or uncle and a child estimating a biological relationship
- Participants:
- Aunt or Uncle, Child (mother optional)
- Lab time:
- 5 business days
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.