Personal record
Keep an individual's DNA profile for future reference.
DNA Testing
DNA Profile Only
Create one individual's DNA profile for personal records or a possible future comparison.
Informational $175 · Legal $275 · Confidential
Testing options
Choose your test
DNA Profile
Who is tested: One individual provides a cheek swab. A guardian attends if the person tested is a minor.
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 dna profile only is
A profile-only test creates a DNA profile for one person without comparing it to another participant.
It may be retained for personal records or a later comparison, depending on your purpose.
Reasons for testing
Why people choose this test
Future comparison
Prepare for a possible later relationship or identity comparison.
Identity documentation
Create a documented profile through an appropriate collection path.
Simple appointment
Complete a straightforward cheek-swab collection.
Participants and samples
Who needs to be tested
One individual provides a cheek swab.
A guardian attends if the person tested is a minor.
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 profile only
It is DNA testing designed to help answer a specific dna profile-only testing question through comparison of the appropriate participants or samples.
One person is tested. No relationship comparison is included.
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.