After many years of experience within this sector, we at homeDNAdirect have learned the importance of showing our clients the value and transparency they need to help them feel comfortable with any DNA testing they choose. The following are some basic things to look out for when choosing your DNA test, be it a paternity DNA test, a siblings test or any other similar test.

Technical support with your DNA testing questions

The company you choose must guarantee that it will guide you through everything, explaining every step required to do your DNA test. At homeDNAdirect we have specially trained our customer care department to be as helpful and knowledgeable as possible so that you can consult them at every stage of the test and have all queries answered.

Accreditation for laboratories

We only work with accredited laboratories as these will utilize the most advanced scientific methods to test DNA samples in ways that will provide the best results. When a laboratory is accredited, it is subject to being regularly audited by a third party. Our laboratories are ISO17025 accredited and will test 16 genetic loci on your DNA samples for the highest levels of accuracy possible. A locus, the singular of Loci, is a location on your DNA which contains particular genetic information which the laboratory will test for. DNA testing is complex and costly and thus, if a company is not under any control by an accreditation company they may choose to test fewer loci which might mean less accurate results.

The Accuracy of DNA test results

Through our accredited laboratories, we will provide you with the accurate results you need for your peace of mind. In a paternity test, you can expect to have an inclusion rate of 99.999+% if the alleged father, the child and the mother’s DNA samples are included. The alleged father will be excluded as the biological father with a 100% probability.

Affordable testing

homeDNAdirect tries to remain as competitive as possible by offering the best value for money. We are able to capitalize on the economies of scale a large company like ours. Our accredited laboratories can process the large number of samples we receive so that we can deliver results in the promised time frame. In DNA testing, the turnaround time of results is important given the nature of the cases we handle. Be wary of companies offering results in a very short time for a very low price. We will never trade quality for lower prices and thus, the prices we give you are the best we can offer.

DNA testing using a DNA kit

You will understand the benefits and simplicity of our DNA home kit and why we choose the easy oral swab method for DNA sampling above others. We will send your DNA kit post to the address you provide. You can expect to receive the kit anywhere between 2-4 working days in a plain envelope that does not state the name of our company. Once you have taken you DNA samples, you will re-send the kit to the address we provide you with.

 
If you want to discuss any of our DNA testing tips provided, or want to discuss your case contact us directly.