Parentage DNA Test

To investigate a biological father/mother and tested child relationship.

Our DNA tests are 100% conclusive for having no relationship (Exclusion) and could be greater than 99.99% for having a relationship (Inclusion). We, DNA Laboratory Limited, perform the DNA relationship test by adopting the most updated DNA markers (Short Tandem Repeat Loci) in CODIS (Combined DNA Index System), which are used by the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) and other forensic communities for law enforcements in the world, in order to ensure the testing quality and the result accuracy can achieve the international standards.

“Our longstanding commitment ensure you get DNA relationship answers you trust.”

”Get a DNA test”
A DNA test can be used to either:

Prove 2 people are not related Prove 2 people are related (Probability of parentage greater than 99.99%)

With our expertise at DNA Laboratory, we provide a full range of DNA relationship tests (DNA tests) services to resolve your doubts and meet your needs:

Paternity DNA Test (Father/Child) without mother’s specimen
Aim: To determine a biological father and child relationship using DNA technology

Paternity DNA Test (Father/Child/Mother) with mother’s specimen
Aim: To determine a biological father and child relationship using DNA technology

Maternity DNA Test (Mother/Child) without father’s specimen
Aim: To determine a biological mother and child relationship using DNA technology

Maternity DNA Test (Mother/Child/Father) with father’s specimen
Aim: To determine a biological mother and child relationship using DNA technology

Look no further! We have a long history of providing a complete solution for human identification and DNA relationship testing to meet the needs for both profession bodies and the general public.

We do provide other additional professional services
(Please talk to our DNA lab team for more info):

  • Expert witness
  • Expert consultation
  • Off-site specimen collection

Specimen

Routine specimen options:

Buccal swab

Buccal swab sampling is taken by rubbing a soft swab on the inside of the cheek and it is painless and non-invasive.

Remark: Do not eat and drink (other than water intake) or brush your teeth an hour before buccal swab collection.

Blood

Small amount of blood (i.e. around 3mL or 3cc) will be drawn from the individual.

Remarks: For individual who recently has blood transfusion as a recipient in the past 6 months and/or as a recipient of organ transplant in the past should consider not using blood specimen for DNA relationship testing.

Routine specimens collected by technical person with witness are suitable for legal cases purpose.

Special specimens*

  • Toothbrush
  • Beard debris
  • Nails
  • Human tissues
  • Chewing Gum
  • Blood stain (i.e. Tissue paper, cotton and etc)
  • Cigarette butt
  • Hairs with follicles (root)
  • Others

Note: Due to the nature and instability of special specimens, there are chances that it might not be able to produce any conclusive DNA result.

*Remark: Surcharge will be applied to the handling and processing of the special samples and they might not be suitable for legal cases purpose.

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Price

“Our longstanding commitment ensure you to get the DNA relationship answers you trust.”

Individual DNA profiling price starts from HK$1,800. A standard Non-legal DNA Parentage Test price (A case includes two individual) starts from HK$3,000. A standard Legal DNA Parentage Test price (A case includes two individual)starts from HK$4,000.

For other DNA test price, please talk to us for more information.

The DNA test fees include:
(i) Documentations verification (For legal case)
(ii) On-site photo taking by (For legal case)
(iii) On-site specimen collection by our specialist (if applicable)
(iv) DNA testing, data and result analysis
(v) On-site report release and Q&A
(vi) ONE copy of DNA relationship test report [Signed off by qualified Medical Laboratory Technologist].

Remark: Please be reminded that there are differences on legal requirements for acceptance of the DNA test report being served as part of the legal evidence in different countries. Please consult and check with the local authority beforehand!

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Turn around time

Report might take from 2 to 3 working days for most applications after submission of completed document and receipt of specimens in the laboratory. Please be reminded that reporting turnaround time might be varied case by case. Please check out with our DNA lab team for your very own situation and your specific matter for more accurate information.

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3 Simple steps for the testing flow

Stage 1:
Arrange an appointment

(852) 3188 4427

Contact us to make an appointment with a specialist in our team.

Stage 2:
Specimen collection

For legal purpose, each client must present original ID document and a recent passport photo in person for buccal swab or blood collection.
For non-legal purpose, test parties can have the option of on-site specimen collection by our team or submit their self-collected specimens.

Stage 3:
Reporting

You will be contact by our specialist once the report is ready.

We do provide other services

  • Expert witness
  • Expert consultation
  • Off-site specimen collection