HOW CAN I GET A DNA TEST?  Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Question:  How can I get a DNA test? How do I know my sample will not be contaminated or switched?

Answer:  There are two basic methods of collection of DNA for testing purposes. Which type of collection method you choose depends on your situation and how you intend to use the results.

1) AT HOME TESTING. At home testing is appropriate for providing answers for personal knowledge and peace of mind. Order a kit over the phone at 1-800-DNA-TEST, or go to http://www.orchidcellmark.com and purchase a kit. Within a few days you will receive your self-contained kit with easy-to-follow instructions. Simply collect samples using a painless cheek swab in the privacy of your own home. When you're finished, place the specimens in the prepaid collection bags and send them back to Orchid Cellmark.

2) LOCAL SPECIMEN COLLECTION SITES. Specimen facilities follow a strict chain of custody documentation for client identification, specimen collection, and specimen shipment to ensure the legal DNA paternity test results are admissible by courts and government agencies as legal documents that may be used to resolve custody disputes or legal matters. We make the process of specimen collections convenient for everyone involved by handling all of the arrangements at one of over 5,000 collection sites to provide convenient, professional and painless collection of specimens. Simply call us at 800-DNA-TEST and speak with a Human Identity Specialist to arrange an appointment, or locate a collection center at http://www.orchidcellmark.com/collectioncenter.html.

Whichever method of collection you choose, you can be sure that Orchid Cellmark is qualified and equipped for precise testing. The accuracy of your test is our priority!