Legal DNA Testing
Our laboratory offers state-of-the-art legal DNA testing services, ensuring your results are recognized in courts through North America.
Your Trusted Partner in DNA Testing
At Metaphase, we specialize in providing accurate and confidential DNA testing for custody cases, child support, immigration, or any situation where court-admissible DNA evidence is required.
- Global Standards Compliance: Our testing procedures adhere to internationally recognized standards for parentage testing, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and reliability.
- Extensive Collection Network: With over 3000 DNA collection sites, we ensure convenient access for all participants, regardless of their location.
- Streamlined Testing Process: Our team handles every detail, from scheduling appointments to guiding you through the testing process. Our approach is designed to be straightforward and stress-free.
- Competitive Pricing, Exceptional Quality: We offer affordable pricing without compromising on quality, ensuring that you receive the best value for the highest quality.
- Fast, Reliable Results: Expect fast turnaround times with results typically available in just 1 to 3 business days.
Choose the Right Test for You
Legal Paternity test
Gain clear, court-admissible answers about whether a man is the biological father of a child.
Legal Maternity test
Ideal for IVF and adoption scenarios, this test provides conclusive evidence on whether a woman is the biological mother of a child.
Legal Grandparent Test
Determine if a potential grandmother or grandfather is the true biological grandparent of a child.
Legal Sibling test
Determine the likelihood that potential siblings are full siblings, half siblings, or not related as siblings.
Legal Aunt/Uncle Test
Determine the likelihood that a person is the true biological aunt or uncle of a child.
Legal Cousin Test
Determine the likelihood that two individuals are biologically related as first cousins.
What is a "Legal" DNA Test?
Legal DNA tests differ from at-home kits primarily in the way the DNA samples are collected and handled. To be admissible in court, the DNA test must adhere to a strict chain of custody. This involves:
- Professional Sample Collection: DNA samples must be collected by an independent third party, typically at an accredited facility.
- Identity Verification: All test participants must provide government-issued identification, ensuring that the DNA samples correspond to the correct individuals.
- Documentation: Every step, from collection to processing, is meticulously documented to maintain the integrity of the results.
If you’re seeking DNA results for personal knowledge and do not need court-admissible results, Metaphase offers private at-home DNA test kits that are both confidential and accurate.
How It Works: Legal DNA Testing
FAQs
All participants are required to provide fingerprints and identification to ensure the samples are being collected from the correct person. At the time of the appointment:
- Adults should present a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, passport, or state ID.
- For minors who typically do not have a government-issued photo ID, a birth certificate or social security card is required.
If there are any special considerations or questions, our support team is always ready to assist you with detailed guidance.
Absolutely. We uphold the highest standards of confidentiality. From the moment you send your samples to the receipt of your results, every step is handled with utmost privacy. Your personal information, DNA samples, and test results are secured and accessed only by authorized personnel.
Typically, results are available within 1 to 3 business days following the arrival of your samples at our laboratory.
Yes, our legal DNA tests are conducted in a controlled, documented process that maintains a chain of custody, ensuring the results are admissible in court for legal matters such as child support, custody disputes, and inheritance claims.
Legal DNA tests are conducted under strict chain of custody procedures, making them suitable for legal proceedings. This involves documentation of identity, supervised sample collection, and secure transportation of samples. Private tests, on the other hand, are for personal knowledge and lack the formal chain of custody, rendering them inadmissible in legal scenarios.
Yes, our legal DNA tests comply with the requirements set by immigration authorities. They can be used to establish biological relationships in USCIS, IRCC and UK Home Office immigration cases, assisting in visa applications, family reunifications, and other related procedures.
If you are interested in DNA testing for immigration, please contact us directly at immigration@metaphasegenetics.com.
Legal DNA tests are conducted under strict chain of custody procedures, making them suitable for legal proceedings. This involves documentation of identity, supervised sample collection, and secure transportation of samples. Private tests, on the other hand, are for personal knowledge and lack the formal chain of custody, rendering them inadmissible in legal scenarios.
