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How Long Does It Take to Get DNA Paternity Test Results?
For a standard paternity test (testing one possible father with one child) a highly-accredited lab should return DNA paternity test results in one (1) to two (2) business days once all samples are received. DNA Diagnostics Center® (DDC) processes paternity tests at its own state-of-the-art laboratory just outside Cincinnati, Ohio, so we can provide customers with the fastest-available turnaround times—24 to 48 hours—at affordable prices. However, other companies may contract with labs outside the U.S.A, and results can take 3 to 12 weeks or even longer.
DNA Diagnostics Center understands that waiting for results for this potentially life-changing test is stressful, so we provide extremely fast service without sacrificing accuracy. All of our standard DNA paternity tests, including our home paternity tests and legal paternity tests, include 48-hour turnaround times. Our customers also have the option to select 24-hour processing, and even same-day results, for an additional fee. Once complete, results are posted immediately to our secure online portal, and you’ll be notified by email right away. For non-invasive prenatal paternity tests, results can be posted in just three (3) business days for an additional fee.
Why Would it Take Longer to Get DNA Paternity Test Results?
If you decide to go through a child-support office in your state or county, you must meet specific criteria for a court-ordered DNA test. The length of this process has shortened significantly over the years, but there are still multiple steps involved; forms must be processed, a court order must be issued from a judge, DNA collection must be coordinated, and additional paperwork must be completed before results can be released. There is no “rush” option during these procedures, so there may be a lengthy wait involved.
- Longest wait for DNA paternity testing: 4-6 weeks or longer, from a county child-support office. Applicants must meet qualification criteria
- Shortest wait for DNA paternity testing: 1-2 days, ordered directly from a highly-accredited lab like DDC
Tips for Getting the Fastest DNA Paternity Test Results
Contact the DNA lab directly: If you contact an accredited DNA lab—like DDC—that offers fast turnaround times, and arrange for DNA collection of all parties right away (this applies to both home and legally-binding tests), you could see your results the day after the lab receives your samples. Imagine making the initial call or purchase on a Monday with results on a Friday! The key is to talk directly to a DNA specialist: Let them know what your needs are and your desired timeframe for receiving results. At DDC, our DNA specialists are highly trained and readily available to discuss your individual situation, and can customize your paternity-testing experience so it’s just right for you.
Expedite shipping of kit and samples: If ordering a Home Paternity Test Kit, you can choose to expedite shipment of the kit to your home for an additional fee so it is delivered to you as quickly as possible. Also, a pre-paid mailer for returning DNA samples to the lab is included in DDC kits, but you may consider shipping your swab samples back to our laboratory in Cincinnati, Ohio, by USPS overnight or a courier service (FedEx, UPS).
Why Choose DDC for your Paternity Testing
Fast delivery of DNA paternity test results is important, but it’s not the only thing so consider. Accuracy should never be sacrificed for speed. DDC is the world leader in paternity and relationship testing, providing reliable results to individuals, government agencies, and healthcare professionals. DDC is also one of the most highly accredited DNA laboratories in the world, with accreditations from the AABB and CLIA, ensuring best practices and complete accuracy.
If i took the DNA test in Louisiana why did the results come from a lab in Ohio?
Hi, John. There aren’t very many private labs that are accredited to perform paternity testing for the general population. DDC receives samples for testing from all over the world, including Louisiana.
Well it’s been almost 2 weeks and I still haven’t received a email with my results
Hi, Roosevelt. During COVID, it’s been taking USPS about 2 weeks to get samples to us when using the postage-paid mailer included in the kit, so you should get a notification email very soon. Once samples go into testing, the report is ready in 2 business days or sooner.
Well I received an email yesterday Oct 15 stating results would be emailed by 6p on the 16th. Then on the 16th at 9:30a an email was sent stating results now will be emailed Oct 19th by 7p. Now parties are nervous if there is an issue… So this 2 day turn around is just not entirely true!
Hi, BJD. The turnaround time is 1-2 business days unless additional testing is required by the lab.
I mailed off my test on the 14th how much longer will it take for yall to receive the samples?
Hi, Stanley. Unfortunately we cannot control the efficiency of the postal service. Lately it’s been taking about two calendar weeks. As soon as your samples arrive and go into testing, you’ll start getting email notifications from us.
Hi, I’m awaiting test results from the child support office in Memphis, Tennessee. I was wondering if the child support office here uses you all for the DNA testing.
Hi, Harry. That is a question for the Tennessee child-support office to answer for you.
I gave my DNA sample at the US embassy Doha, Qatar. The Lab technician who took my DNA sample wasn’t wearing gloves even though he came from a famous Hospital in the city. Can the DNA samples be contaminated because the Lab tech wasn’t wearing gloves? Thank you. I appreciate if you could notify me by email.
Hello! Sorry but we do not answer blog questions via email. It is unusual and irregular for a lab technician to not be wearing gloves during DNA collection. However, the chances of contamination are still low. If by some chance the swabs are contaminated with the technician’s DNA, the lab would detect it and request new samples without issuing results.
Hi I got the test done about 3 weeks ago and still haven’t got an email
Hi, Bethany. Please contact us directly at 800-831-1906 (M-F, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Eastern).
Do the results get sent to both parents or just the father?
Hi, Ashley. The results are sent to the email associated with the case when it was set up. All adult participants in a test are eligible to see results.
I did my DNA 2weeks ago but I didn’t get the email direct to me… DNA ain’t suppose to be private and confidential?
Hi, Happy. I cannot speak for other companies, but in our case, email communications are sent to the address connected with the case.
Can I personally call DDC to get the results from a child support ordered paternity test instead of waiting for my court date for them to tell me?
Hi, Tammy. We cannot provide results directly to test participants for a court-ordered test.
I mailed my test out on the 8th I’m very Anxious about the results, how much longer should I expect to wait?
Hi, Charles. Did you save the tracking information from the mailing envelope? It will provide you with an update on mailing status. We have found it’s currently taking USPS about 10 business days or two calendar weeks to deliver to us, so your samples are most likely still in transit. Once they arrive, the testing process goes very fast.
how do i know if ddc received my paternity results for my child support paternity tests? and if so, would the courts email be the email connected to getting the results?
Hi, Rachel. When we test on behalf of courts, they are the ones responsible for providing all information to tested parties. We cannot provide any information whatsoever directly to tested parties.
I sent my test off on Monday 18th and today the tracking is saying that my samples are in Cincinnati OH but my delivery still says you guys won’t receive them until Saturday 23rd. Is there any way you guys may receive them sooner than that?
Hi, Ace. Unfortunately, timing of USPS delivery is out of our control. But they often deliver early, yes.
I WAS TOLD RESULTS WOULD BE SENT BY EMAIL AND ALSO SENT IN THE MAIL. IS THAT TRUE OR IS IT JUST EMAIL?
Hi, Angela. I think you must have misunderstood. You get notifications about your test via email but results are never sent via email. They are posted to your secure online account with the access credentials you chose. If you requested mailed results and paid the extra fee, then you’ll also receive a hard copy.
Does testing take place the same day the lab receives or the next day?
Hi, Ariana. It depends on the test and what time of day it arrives.
How will I know if you all received the samples?
Hi, Shelia. A notification email is sent to the address connected with the case.
hey , mailed my test off today to be received by you guys tomorrow morning how long will i have to wait to check my results if it arrives at the OH facility tomorrow morning
Hi, Nae. You didn’t mention what type of test it is, so I’ll assume it’s paternity. Once samples go into testing, your report is posted in 1-2 business days (so not counting weekends).