Cheap DNA Testing - A Word Of Caution!

Since DNA technology is growing at a very rapid pace, the price to get your DNA tested is declining. It's becoming more and more viable to find cheap DNA tests available either in your local area and online.

The prices all vary from site to site and depending on what you are using the results for can range from as little as $90.00 up to $500.00.

The cheapest sites for DNA tests offer paternity tests for around $99.00 but with a little digging you might find them cheaper. This is mostly used for women who became pregnant and slept with multiple partners near the time of conception. Many people don't practice safe sex, and when custody and support issues arise in the future they will need help from the other biological parent. Unfortunately, the cheapest tests don't follow the typical "chain-of-custody" rules that apply to be recognized officially by courts and government offices. To be officially recognized in a court of law while filing for custody or child support, you will need to have some kind of witness. Many online sites have a way for this to be done easily and sometimes free of charge but the price will usually go up.

Aside from the usual paternity testing, there are many sites that offer cheap DNA testing for immigration purposes. This has become a law in the United States and before you send any money to anyone, you must be 100% certain this test will be recognized by USCIS/US Department of Homeland Security or your countries specialized immigration department. This is similar to a paternity test but because it crosses borders, fees increase. These typically range in price from $250.00 up to $500.00 depending on the relationships of the people involved. Grandparents and siblings use a more complicated testing system so are more expensive than if you are trying to have a son, daughter, or parent come to your country.

These companies usually just send you a swab, envelope, and detailed instructions on how to do everything. You just swab the inside of your mouth a bit and place that swab into a container or bag that they provide to you. You send it back to them, and depending on the type of testing, get the results from 3 days to 2 weeks.

Before you use your credit card online or give out your private information, make sure you check the company's history. You want to make sure they have a great reputation, offer a guarantee, and possibly have some legitimate testimonials on their site that you can read over. Don't just pick the first one you find in your search engine and check your local offices to see if you can avoid the internet entirely. You should be able to find something that works for your particular case.