What is a Aunt and Uncle DNA Test?
An Aunt/Uncle DNA test (aka an Avuncular DNA Test) is a relationship test to determine if an aunt or uncle is biologically related to a niece or nephew.
This testing option is performed when an alleged father or mother is unavailable to participate in DNA parentage testing process.
How to buy an At-Home Avuncular DNA Test Kit?
In order to purchase a Home Aunt/Uncle DNA test order by phone at 973-609-5102 or purchase online by clicking the button below.
How much does a Aunt/Uncle DNA Test cost?
At-Home Avuncular DNA Test kit costs start at $299.99.
Home DNA Test Kit Contents
1. Sterilized Cheek Swabs
– Each packet contains 2 swabs per person for sample collection.
2. Contact Identification Form
– A form to be filled out with the necessary contact and identification information.
3. Sample Collection Instructions
– Detailed instructions on how to properly collect cheek swab samples.
4. Prepaid Return Shipping Envelope
– A prepaid overnight FedEx envelope for convenient and secure return
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ORDER DNA KIT AND COLLECT YOUR OWN DNA SAMPLES
SHIP SAMPLES BACK TO LAB
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What is a legal DNA Avuncular test?
A legal Avuncular DNA test is DNA test that determines a biological relationship between aunt/uncle and niece or nephew. It is recommended if the mother of the niece or nephew is available she participates in the DNA testing process for increased accuracy.
Where to get a legal DNA Avuncular test?
Contact our office at 973-609-5102 to schedule an appointment today in a city near you.
What is the method DNA sample collections for DNA Avuncular Tests?
The standard method of DNA collection is by cheek swab. Blood sample collection is another viable sample collection option.
Both sample collection options have the same accuracy to produce a DNA profile. The difference between the two is blood is invasive and painful.
How much does a legal Avuncular DNA Test cost?
Legal Avuncular Test costs start at $499.99 and up.
Can my avuncular DNA test results be used legally?
Yes. All legal DNA results are legally admissible in court.
When will I receive me DNA results?
The turnaround time for results is 2 to 3 business days from the date the lab received all genetic samples.
Are Avuncular DNA Test results accurate?
Yes. Aunt/Uncle DNA Testing (Avuncular Testing) is performed with high accuracy, but it’s important to note that these tests are not as accurate as paternity or maternity tests.
Key points to understand:
- Parents and children share approximately 50% of their DNA.
- Aunts/uncles share about 25% of their DNA with nieces and nephews.
- This difference in shared DNA affects the accuracy of the tests.
While the accuracy of the tested DNA samples is high, and all samples are analyzed by our AABB-accredited partner laboratory meeting industry standards, the nature of the genetic relationship impacts the overall test accuracy.
Avuncular tests can provide valuable information, but they are generally less conclusive than direct parent-child relationship tests due to the lower percentage of shared DNA.
Are my test results private and confidential?
Yes. Your DNA results are kept private and will only be released to the parties involved with your DNA test.
In the event, that the lab receives a court order will results be released to a third party but not before the customer has been notified? All DNA specimens are destroyed within 30 to 60 days.
How much DNA do aunt and niece share?
Aunts and uncles share an estimated 25 percent of their DNA with nieces and nephews.