How Much Does a DNA Paternity Test Cost?
One of the most common questions DDC’s client care team receives is regarding cost. Understandably, our clients want to be sure they are receiving a high-quality, accurate and reliable DNA test that is right for them, at a price they can afford.
DDC’s standard DNA paternity test fee is $475. This standard paternity test is also known as a “Trio Test,” because it consists of testing three people—the child, the mother and one alleged father. (The price is the same for a test without the mother, but it is strongly recommended that she participate in the testing if possible so our scientists can more precisely compare half the child’s DNA to the alleged father.)
Our clients often say they choose DDC because—for something so important and life-changing as a DNA test—paying for a cheaper test while being unsure of the lab’s quality or of the test results’ accuracy is not a risk they are willing to take. They choose DDC because of our many advantages, including our proven accuracy and expertise, our fast turnaround times, and our accessibility.
There are several things to take into account if you are comparing prices of DNA tests throughout the industry.
1. DNA Diagnostics Center is a fully accredited laboratory. Many labs claim to be accredited by organizations like the AABB, but some actually barely meet the standards these organizations require, or often, do not meet them at all, because their focus is on cutting costs rather than on quality. To view all of DDC’s laboratory accreditations and awards, please visit our accreditations page.
2. All of our DNA tests are legally defensible, which means they are recognized by U.S. courts nationwide and government agencies around the world. In order to produce DNA tests that the courts recognize as valid and accurate, DDC must follow very strict procedures called “the chain of custody” to preserve DNA samples and guarantee the results are 100 percent accurate. These additional steps require additional staff and protocols to make a legally defensible test possible.
3. Because we run each and every test twice using our unique Dual Process™ technology, we can absolutely guarantee 100 percent accuracy in our results. Our tests have stood up to scrutiny in some of the most complex DNA testing cases of our time, like the Anna Nicole Smith case in 2007 and countless others.
4. DDC works with the largest network of collection sites of any laboratory in the world. We have thousands of locations nationwide where out clients can have their DNA samples taken by trained professionals, and we routinely work with embassies and other government agencies around the globe to assist in immigration or international adoption cases. This means that no matter where you are, or what your DNA testing needs are, DDC has a location near you.
5. We have a client care team that can assist our clients every step of the way—from ordering their test to interpreting their results, a real person is always waiting in our call center to assist our clients.
With all of the above factors, DDC assures that you will receive the highest quality DNA testing at affordable costs. Additionally, clients can start a test with only a $100 partial payment, and pay the rest of the balance over time.
For more information on DNA paternity testing at DDC, and our fees, please visit our Paternity Testing page. You may also want to visit our DDC Advantages Resource Page for a more complete list of the advantages of choosing DDC.
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