DNA TESTING PROCESS

We have simplified the process of conducting a DNA test and made it easy and conveneient for everyone. There are 4 options to choose from:

1. You may walk in to the lab with the child. If you intend to come here physically, you do not have to book an appointment - you can walk in any time Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 5.00 pm and Saturday 9.00 am to 2.00 pm.

2. You may collect samples at home and send them to us. Click here to see a list of acceptable DNA samples .

3. We may send our qualified staff to your location to collect your samples. Call us to schedule sample collection.

4. You may order for a sample colection kit. We will deliver it to you. All you need to do is to collect your mouth swab samples as per the instruction lefalet and send the samples to us. You can click the button below to order for your kit.

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If you are testing for legal, court case, or immigration purposes, you will have to come physically with the child/children and we will need proof of identification (ID/passport for all adults and the child/children's birth certificates). The legal DNA test procedure is described here.

ACCEPTABLE DNA SAMPLES

Sample	Success Rate
Buccal Swabs	>99%
Blood	>99%
Dry Blood or Stain	>99%
Prenatal Fluids/Cultures	>95%
Nail Clippings	>95%
Nasal Discharge	90%
Ear Wax	80%
Hair	80%
Dental Floss	80%
Chewing Gum	>99%
Sperm/Semen/Used Condom	99%
Razors	50%
Toothbrush	>50%
Teething Ring / Pacifier	40%
Underwear	40%
Cigarette Butt	40%
Dental Floss	40%
Feminine Hygiene Razors	40%
Bandaid /Elastoplast (Used)	40%
Tissue	40%
Envelope / Stamp	40%
Hat (Well Worn)	40%
Toothpick	40%

Legal DNA Test

If the test is required for legal purposes, the participants must physically come to the lab for sample collection. A chain-of-custody procedure will be followed and an additional fee of 2,000 kshs levied for notarization of the report by an advocate. Proof of identity of the participants will be required (i.e. National ID Card/passport, and birth certificate for the child).

National ID Card or passport
Minor's birth certificate
Signed consent
Chain of custody forms

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DNA Test Features & Overviews

DNA Results

DNA Results will be available for collection 5 working days after receiving all your samples.
Home DNA Kits

Click here to order for our Home DNA kit
DNA Sample Collection Instructions
Sample collection instructions

DNA Consent

Adults will sign consent on behalf of minors.
Integrity and Ethics

We act with honesty and adhere to the highest ethical and moral values.
DNA Test Reporting Forms

Clients will declare how the reports will be received and by who.