Family connection
Clarify a possible grandparent and grandchild relationship.
DNA Testing
Grandparentage DNA Testing
Explore a possible biological relationship between a grandparent and grandchild with respectful support.
Informational $349 · Legal $449 · Confidential
Testing options
Choose your test
Grandparentage
Who is tested: One alleged grandparent provides a cheek swab. The child provides a cheek swab. The mother may participate when available.
Standard results: 3 to 5 business days. Expedited results (+$100): 1 to 2 business days. These times are for regular DNA tests, not Immigration DNA. Choose expedited in your cart.
Understanding your options
What grandparentage dna testing is
Grandparentage testing compares a child with an alleged grandparent when direct parent testing is not available or practical.
We will listen to your circumstances and explain what the comparison can involve.
Reasons for testing
Why people choose this test
Unavailable parent
Use another family relationship when direct testing is not possible.
Personal peace of mind
Receive confidential information for your family.
Official needs
Request legal chain-of-custody handling when appropriate.
Participants and samples
Who needs to be tested
One alleged grandparent provides a cheek swab.
The child provides a cheek swab.
The mother may participate when available.
What to expect
How it works
- 1
Reach out
Tell us what you hope to learn and whether the results are for personal or official use.
- 2
Schedule collection
We confirm the right test, participants, documents, and a convenient appointment time.
- 3
Collection appointment
Samples are collected carefully and identities are documented when chain of custody is required.
- 4
Laboratory analysis
The collected samples are securely prepared for DNA analysis.
- 5
Confidential results
Results are delivered privately, and our team can answer process-related questions.
Appointment preparation
What to bring
Do not eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum 1 hour before your appointment.
For a legal case, each adult should bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
Bring the child's birth certificate or identification when applicable, with a parent or legal guardian present for minors.
Informational testing generally requires less documentation than legal chain-of-custody testing.
Bring any court, agency, or case paperwork connected with the request.
We'll confirm exactly what you need when we schedule.
FAQ
Common questions about grandparentage
It is DNA testing designed to help answer a specific grandparentage dna testing question through comparison of the appropriate participants or samples.
The alleged grandparent and child are tested; the mother may also participate.
Most standard collections use a painless cheek swab.
Many cases offer both. Legal or court-admissible testing requires identity verification and documented chain of custody.
Standard results: 3 to 5 business days. Expedited results (+$100): 1 to 2 business days. These times are for regular DNA tests, not Immigration DNA. Timing starts once all required samples and information are received.
Yes. Case information and results are handled privately and shared with authorized recipients.