Private vs Legal DNA Test
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What Is a Paternity DNA Test?
A paternity DNA test determines whether a man is the biological father of a child. The test compares DNA samples and provides highly accurate results. It is one of the most trusted methods used in legal and personal matters across Toronto and Ontario.
Paternity DNA Test results are conducted for personal knowledge as well as legal purposes. For legal paternity testing strict chain of custody protocols are followed to make the results court-admissible
Simple & Straightforward
How the Paternity DNA Test Works
Step 1:
Book Appointment or Order Online
Schedule an in-office appointment or order a DNA kit online for convenient sample collection at home.
Step 2:
Identity Verification & Sample Collection
For legal tests, ID is verified and samples are collected in-office. For home kits, follow simple instructions.
Step 3:
Lab Analysis & Results
Samples are analyzed at an accredited lab, and results are delivered within 7–10 working days.
Testing When the Father Isn’t Available
If the alleged father cannot be tested, we offer alternative DNA tests, including:
- Avuncular Test – compares DNA between a child and potential aunts or uncles
- Y-Chromosome (Y-STR) Test – compares DNA between a child and paternal male relatives
- Maternity DNA Testing – for confirming biological relationships with the mother
- Forensic DNA Testing – for non-standard or alternative sample types
Our experts will guide you in choosing the best test for your situation.
Testing Across Different Cities or Locations
No matter where you live in Canada, we make DNA testing simple and convenient.
- Private Test – If the father and child live in different locations, we’ll send split DNA kits to separate addresses, ensuring accurate matching when samples reach our lab.
- Legal Test – Please contact.
Each kit comes with a unique identification number to ensure your samples are properly tracked.
Frequently Asked Questions – Paternity DNA Testing
Simply schedule an appointment with us or Order Online and use the online order form to order a home paternity test kit. Once we have received the order, we will ship a DNA sample collection at the address provided.
Paternity DNA testing can be performed on individuals at any age. Samples from a newborn can be collected easily on the day of birth.
It depends on the type of DNA test you have chosen. For a standard paternity DNA test with oral swabs it will take us up to 7-10 working days to provide the DNA test results by email. Processing time for nonstandard samples such as hair clippings, cigarette butts or chewing gum can take from 10 to 14 working days after we receive the samples in our laboratory.
- A legal DNA test follows a strict Chain of Custody process and is admissible in court for cases like child custody or child support.
- A private DNA test is for personal knowledge only and not valid for legal purposes.
Most modern DNA paternity tests are 99.99% accurate in determining biological relationships.
A paternity DNA Test answers the most frequently asked question – who is the father? A child inherits half of his/her genetic make-up from mother and the other half from its father. By comparing the child’s DNA profile with that of the alleged father we can determine whether or not the person is the biological father of the child.
Usually, cheek (buccal) swabs are collected from:
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The alleged father
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The child
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(Optional) The mother – her sample can help strengthen results but isn’t required
Paternity DNA tests are over 99.9% accurate when confirming a biological relationship. Accredited labs test multiple genetic markers to ensure reliability.
Yes, home (or “peace of mind”) tests are available. They are:
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Easy to use: DNA collection kits are mailed to you
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Confidential and affordable
However, results from home tests are not admissible in court, as the sample collection is not verified.
Yes, but only if it’s a legal (court-admissible) paternity test. This type of test must follow a strict chain-of-custody process, where:
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IDs of all parties are verified
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Samples are collected by a certified third-party (not at home)
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Results are issued by an accredited lab
These results can be used for court, child support, custody, abd other legal purposes
