Aunt/Uncle Avuncular DNA Testing
Whether you need to confirm a paternal relationship for legal reasons, obtain medical information, or simply want the truth about a biological relationship, our avuncular test will provide you with accurate, reliable results and the answers you need to move forward.
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Benefits of Avuncular DNA Testing
Avuncular DNA testing is essential for determining biological relationships when direct parental testing isn’t possible. By analyzing the genetic material of a potential father’s sibling along with that of the child, this test provides a reliable method to confirm familial ties. Benefits of avuncular testing include:
- Medical History: Understanding genetic relationships is crucial for medical history and health assessments. Accurate knowledge of biological connections helps identify potential hereditary conditions and risks. This information can guide healthcare providers in creating personalized health plans, preventive measures, and treatments tailored to an individual’s genetic profile.
- Social Security Benefits: Proving biological relationships can be necessary for accessing social security benefits. The Social Security Administration requires proof of biological relation for dependents to claim survivor benefits. An avuncular DNA test can provide the necessary documentation to confirm these relationships, ensuring rightful beneficiaries receive their entitlements.
- Inheritance Claims: Establishing family connections is often required for inheritance claims. In legal matters such as wills and estates, confirming a biological relationship between the child and a potential heir (aunt or uncle) can be critical. This DNA test provides definitive evidence that can resolve disputes and ensure fair distribution of assets.
- Immigration Cases: DNA testing can support immigration applications by confirming family ties. In situations where documentation is insufficient or unavailable, an avuncular DNA test can substantiate family relationships, fulfilling requirements set by immigration authorities to reunite families legally.
- Insurance Claims: Biological proof can be necessary for various insurance claims. Insurance companies may require proof of relationship in claims involving beneficiaries, particularly in life insurance policies. An avuncular DNA test offers the evidence needed to verify claims, facilitating the benefit distribution process.
At DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC), we ensure every avuncular test is conducted with the highest level of accuracy and confidentiality, making us a trusted name in DNA testing for over 25 years. Our US-based laboratory has the highest accreditation level, including CLIA, AABB and CAP certifications.
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Over 25 Years of Experience in DNA Relationship Testing
For decades, customers have trusted us with over 20 million DNA tests. Our expert laboratory technicians ensure your legal paternity test results are accurate for the samples provided.
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25 Years
Over 25 years of experience in DNA relationship testing
Avuncular DNA Test Process
We simplify the avuncular DNA test process with flexible options tailored to your needs. Our customer support team is here to assist you throughout the process.
Step 1: Contact Us
Contact our experts for a no-obligation consultation. Our representatives will guide you through your situation and answer any questions.
Step 2: Collect the DNA Sample
Visit one of our 5,000+ collection locations worldwide. Your identity will be verified at the collection center, and this verification will be included in your test results for accuracy. Appointments can be arranged in different locations for each participant. Whenever possible, the child’s mother should also contribute her DNA to testing since her inclusion helps strengthen the results. Note: For non-legal usage, you can conduct the test at home.
Step 3: Sample Processing
Our technicians prepare and analyze your DNA samples. Each relationship test uses cheek swabs and is processed twice by independent teams for accuracy. Our PhD team reviews the results before finalizing them.
Receive Your Results Online
Once testing is complete, you’ll receive an email with instructions to view your results on our secure website. The report will be available five business days after all samples are obtained. Your results are completely confidential and never shared with outside parties. For more details, please see our privacy policy.
Convenient Avuncular Test Options
The reason you’re getting an avuncular test will determine whether you need to perform the test in person or you can do so through the mail:
- Legal Results:bmitting the results of an avuncular test to the court as legal proof of a biological relationship, the test must be conducted in person. DDC coordinates DNA sample collection at an approved avuncular DNA location near you. The professional collector then compiles the information, completes the necessary paperwork, and sends the package to DDC for avuncular testing.
- Personal Knowledge: If you want results purely for peace of mind and not for legal reasons, you can do an avuncular DNA test at home and send it to DDC for testing. Keep in mind that these results are not court-admissible. If you think you’ll need results for court in the future, we suggest you do a legal avuncular test in the first place so you only have to test once.
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Get Started With Your Avuncular DNA Test Today
Contact us today to order your avuncular DNA test kit or to schedule a legal DNA test at a location near you. Trust DNA Diagnostics Center for accurate, confidential, and reliable DNA testing.
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Fairfield, OH 45014
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