Collection Instructions DNA Buccal Swabs DNA Home Kit.

• What is a Sibling DNA  Test?

Sibling DNA  test will compare two or more individuals searching for the probability of biologically relationship.   Sibling tests can become a great tool  provide reliable parentage testing when parent smay be unavailable.

• What is the difference between the Legal Test and the Informational or a DNA Home Kit only?

A legal test is court admissible. The identity of each individual tested is verified and the chain of custody is tracked. A third party performs the collection. Informational or private test is for your own peace of mind and is not court admissible. An informational test can be collected by our professional collectors or even yourself with a home kit. Results are typically delivered within 3 to 8 business days

• What are the Types of Sibling DNA Test?

-Full Siblings vs. Unrelated: The DNA of two individuals is compared to determine the probability they have the same biological mother and father versus being completely unrelated. Commonly use on immigration on legal cases where one presume citizen would like to apply for the other sibbling to obtain a statuts in the US. or other country where accepted. 

-Full Siblings vs. Half Siblings: The DNA of two individuals with the same biological mother is compared to determine the probability that they share the same biological father. It’s highly recommended that that Mother biological Mother samples be included for testing. The Mother's DNA  can help determine which genes the two children inherited from their biological father, Increasing  greatly te probability of relationship. 

-Half Siblings vs. Unrelated: The DNA of two individuals with different biological mothers is compared to determine the likelihood they have the same biological father. When available is reccomended that samples from both biological mothers should be tested. This can help determine exactly which genes the two children inherited from their biological father(s), thereby greatly increasing the probability of relationship.

• Can I use my testing results to obtain Child Support or any Legal Benefits?

Only Legal Sibling or Relationship test results can be used as a document to prove relationship for child support of social security benefits or any other type of legality where results could be accepted.

• Are the results confidential?

Yes, results are only accessed through the communication channels indicated on the sample collection forms.

• What would the results indicate?

The results will indicate the statistical probability of relationship by percentage probability &  statistic. Understanding results for a sibling DNA test is a little tricky, since there can never be a straight “yes or no” answer in relationship testing. Calculations for relationships such as grandparent, avuncular (aunt/uncle), and siblings of relationship is given as a percentage in the report:

90% or higher: the relationship is supported by DNA testing, for Legal cases (such a Social Security benefits or others), is it important to ask the requesting agency of the acceptable percentange require to be considered for an acceptable relationship.

9% – 89%: inconclusive result, and additional parties need to be tested. 

Below 9%: the relationship is not supported by DNA testing

If a probability of relationship (PRI) of 92% is given for a full-sibling test, the result could be understood as: “There is a 92% probability that the persons tested share a full sibling relationship.”

• Is there any difference between Buccal Swab & Blood Paternity and Family DNA final result?

Both methods of DNA collection will provide the same accurate final results, Buccal swabs are nowadays the most preferred way to collect a DNA specimen, specially with small young babies and kids, the process is quick and painless.

• if there is aposibility that my cousin can be be my sibling. Can we do a Sibling DNA test?

No, Testing cannot be perform, if there might be a cousin relationship. 

• What will happen on my sample collection appointment?

Participants will fill out paperwork, pay for the test, a trained collector will take pictures, make copies of identification documents (*only for legal cases), non legal or informational cases does not required copy of identification, a buccal swab from each individual will be collected and place in separate envelopes and sealed at the presence of the dono(s).

• What should I bring to the appointment?

Legal cases, Participants are required to bring photo identification for adults,  and birth certificate, social security card, or immunization records for minors. A Parent or legal  Legal Guardian must be present for any collection involving a minor. For non Legal cases/informational, no proof of identification is required, as results are only for informational purposes, and there no chain of custody involved.

• Can Family Relationship DNA be establish without the Mother or a Parent?

Yes, a large percentage of test is performed without the need of a collection from the mother or a parent, yet it is highly recommended to include a Mother or available parent to increase the probability percentage of relationship.

• Is there any difference between Buccal Swab & Blood Paternity and Family DNA final result?

Both methods of DNA collection will provide the same accurate final results, Buccal swabs are nowadays the most preferred way to collect a DNA specimen, specially with small young babies and kids, the process is quick and painless.

• How can parties be tested in different cities?

Our office can coordinate appointments throughout our network and find the closest  location to you in the US territory. With our service,  parties samples can be collected in different cities with the peace of mind of professional facilities and staff.

• What does 'Chain of custody mean'?

Chain of Custody is a legal document that tracks the sample from the time of collection to the time it is tested. Each person that comes in contact with the sample is documented to trace the sample.