
Grandparentage Test (With Mother)
Both grandparents and the mother confirming a relationship to a child
- Participants:
- Both Grandparents, Child, Mother
- Lab processing:
- 5 business days after the lab receives your samples
Quantity
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Overview
Testing both of an alleged father's parents alongside the child and the mother gives the most conclusive grandparentage result possible. Including the mother lets the lab subtract the child's maternal DNA so the analysis focuses on what could have been inherited from the paternal side.
This is a private, peace-of-mind test. Results are reported as a relationship likelihood, and it is not chain-of-custody or admissible in court.
What you get
- Cheek swabs for four participants (both grandparents, child, mother)
- 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
Including both grandparents and the mother yields the strongest grandparentage analysis, often approaching the conclusiveness of a direct paternity test. Results are reported as a combined relationship index and probability. 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
- Why include the mother?
- Her DNA lets the lab remove the child's maternal contribution, so the analysis can focus on the paternal side. This produces a stronger, clearer result.
- Is this admissible in court?
- No. It is a peace-of-mind, informational test and cannot be used for legal matters.
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- Participants:
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- Lab time:
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- Lab time:
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- Participants:
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- Lab time:
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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.