Grandparent DNA Test
To confirm a biological relationship when a possible father is unavailable.
Want to confirm a biological relationship with a grandchild?
When a possible father isn’t available for paternity testing, one or more of his parents can participate instead. The child’s mother is encouraged to add her DNA to the test as well since it helps to expedite analysis and can strengthen results. Whether you just want to know for your own peace of mind or obtain a report for legal reasons, we provide the accurate answers you need to know. The report is posted to your secure online account 5 business days after all grandparent test samples have been received at the lab.
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When set up as a legal case, results from a grandparent DNA test can be used for court.
The most common reason for grandparents to take a DNA test is to confirm the truth about a biological relationship, but there are more possible reasons to take a grandparent paternity test, like:
- Medical history
- Social Security benefits
- Inheritance claims
- Insurance claims
Results are completely confidential, and your private genetic information is never shared with or sold to outside parties.See our privacy policy here.
There are two main options for doing a grandparent DNA test: legal or for personal knowledge.
Legal: Legal test results can be submitted to court as legal proof of a biological relationship. DDC coordinates DNA-sample collection at an approved location near you. The professional collector then compiles all identification, completes paperwork for the test, and sends the package to DDC for testing.
Personal Knowledge: If you need the grandparent DNA test results solely for peace of mind and not for legal reasons, you have the option to collect your DNA at home and send it to DDC for testing. Keep in mind results are not court admissible.
TIP: If you think you may need results for court in the future, we suggest you do a legal test first, so you only have to test once.
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More about this Test
Q: How accurate is a grandparent DNA test compared to a paternity test?
Q: Can we test using just one grandparent?
Q: Can a grandparent DNA test be done without the mother?
Q: Can a grandparent DNA test be used for legal reasons?
- The test is ordered directly from DDC
- DDC schedules a DNA-collection appointment for test participants at a convenient facility near them
- Test participants provide proof of identity at the appointment and DNA-collection is witnessed
- The facility signs paperwork and returns samples to the lab for testing
Results from a legal grandparent test are court-admissible and can be used for legal reasons such as Social Security, inheritance rights, custody, and more. Results for an at-home grandparent DNA test cannot be used legally.
Q: Does the mother need to consent to a grandparent DNA test?
Q: How do I understand results for a grandparent DNA test?
- 90% or higher: the relationship is supported by DNA testing
- 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 grandparent test, the result could be understood as: “There is a 92% probability that the persons tested share a grandparent/grandchild relationship.”