To find prenatal paternity testing near you, start with a provider that specifically arranges non-invasive prenatal paternity testing, commonly called NIPP. Confirm pregnancy eligibility, the maternal blood-draw location, the alleged father’s collection arrangement, and whether you need legal documentation before booking.
GameDay DNA’s prenatal paternity location directory lets you select your state and explore available cities. Collection availability varies, and not every standard DNA collection location supports prenatal testing.
NIPP uses a blood sample from the pregnant mother and generally a cheek-swab sample from the alleged father. GameDay DNA offers testing from approximately seven weeks, subject to laboratory eligibility and confirmation of pregnancy timing.
This guide explains what to check before choosing a location. It provides general information, not medical or legal advice.
What Is Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Testing?
NIPP evaluates biological paternity before birth by analyzing pregnancy-related DNA in maternal blood and comparing the relevant genetic information with the alleged father’s sample.
It does not require sampling amniotic fluid or placental tissue. DDC’s prenatal paternity testing overview describes the maternal blood sample, alleged father’s sample, and its seven-week minimum.
The collection location and performing laboratory may be different organizations. A local site may collect and ship specimens while a specialized laboratory performs the analysis.
Read GameDay DNA’s NIPP testing overview for the broader testing process.
How to Find a Prenatal Paternity Collection Location
1. Use the Prenatal-Specific Location Directory
Start with the GameDay DNA prenatal location directory, select your state, and review the listed cities.
Do not assume that a site offering standard cheek-swab paternity testing also supports the maternal blood collection required for NIPP.
2. Confirm the Exact Service Before Traveling
Ask whether the proposed site can collect samples for your selected prenatal test—not simply whether it “does DNA testing.”
Confirm:
The appointment address and collection hours.
Whether the kit must arrive before the appointment.
Who supplies the kit and shipping materials.
Whether both participants attend that location.
Whether collection meets legal documentation requirements.
Any separate blood-draw or collection charge.
3. Disclose Eligibility Concerns Before Paying
Tell the coordinator about pregnancy timing, multiple pregnancies, assisted reproduction, and any relationship between possible fathers.
GameDay DNA’s current guidance also asks customers to disclose donor conception, surrogacy, and relevant transfusion or transplant history so the laboratory can review eligibility. These circumstances should be assessed individually—not treated as automatically eligible or automatically excluded.
4. Obtain Written Appointment Instructions
Review the confirmation before traveling. For legal testing, verify each participant’s identification, paperwork, and collection requirements.
A map listing is not a confirmed appointment.
Choose Legal or Non-Legal Testing First
The intended use affects collection and documentation, so choose the appropriate testing pathway before samples are taken.
At-home NIPP is intended for non-legal personal knowledge. Before ordering, confirm the maternal blood-collection arrangements, the alleged father’s sample instructions, shipping details, and kit-handling requirements.
Informational in-office NIPP is also intended for non-legal personal knowledge, but includes arranged collection. Confirm what the appointment includes and why the report remains informational rather than suitable for legal use.
Legal NIPP is intended for cases where official-use documentation may be required. Confirm that the process includes professional collection, identity verification, and chain-of-custody documentation, and that it meets the receiving organization’s requirements.
GameDay DNA currently lists these three options. An in-office appointment does not automatically make a test legal.
What Makes Legal Collection Different?
Legal testing includes participant identity verification and documented handling of specimens.
AABB’s relationship-testing FAQ explains assessed laboratory quality standards and validated traceability procedures. These safeguards are important, but acceptance of a particular report remains a separate question.
If a court, attorney, or agency is involved, confirm its instructions before arranging testing.
Read the legal paternity test process for collection and documentation details.
How Early Can You Schedule NIPP Testing?
GameDay DNA currently states that NIPP may be available beginning at seven weeks of pregnancy, subject to laboratory requirements and confirmation of gestational age.
Do not estimate eligibility solely from the date of a positive pregnancy test. If pregnancy dating is uncertain, ask your prenatal clinician and testing coordinator what documentation is needed.
DDC’s published requirements also exclude twins and other multiple pregnancies and identify restrictions involving closely related possible fathers. These are laboratory-specific limits that must be checked before purchase.
Can You Test Twins or Closely Related Possible Fathers?
GameDay DNA’s current NIPP option is not available for twins, triplets, or other multiple pregnancies.
Also disclose if possible fathers are brothers, father and son, or otherwise closely related. DDC states that its prenatal test cannot be used to distinguish two possible fathers who share a close biological relationship.
Do not order separate tests while withholding that relationship. Ask about the appropriate alternative, which may involve waiting until after birth.
How Much Does Prenatal Paternity Testing Cost?
GameDay DNA currently lists a starting price of $1,099 plus applicable tax and shipping for at-home non-legal NIPP. Informational in-office NIPP starts at $1,299 plus applicable tax, while legal NIPP starts at $1,499 plus applicable tax.
Additional charges may apply for collection arrangements, additional alleged fathers, rush processing, shipping, or other case-specific needs. Confirm the complete quote before paying.
Ask whether the price includes:
The maternal blood collection.
The alleged father’s collection.
Required kits and return shipping.
Legal documentation, if applicable.
Redraws or repeat collection.
Any deposit and remaining balance.
Cancellation or rescheduling charges.
Read prenatal paternity testing costs for related questions, but use your current written quote rather than an older article’s price.
Does “At Home” Mean No Blood Collection Is Needed?
No. NIPP still requires the maternal blood sample specified by the laboratory.
GameDay DNA’s at-home option requires a confirmed collection arrangement; “at home” should not be interpreted as permission to improvise blood collection or substitute another sample type.
Ask exactly which samples the kit covers, who may collect them, and whether a separately arranged blood draw is needed.
Do not assume your OB-GYN, hospital, or neighborhood laboratory will collect and ship a third-party kit without prior agreement.
How Do You Verify the Performing Laboratory?
Ask for the laboratory’s full name—not just the collection site’s name or the testing company’s brand.
Use the AABB-accredited relationship-testing facility directory to check the named facility. The directory distinguishes certain collection and verification/reporting facilities from laboratories that perform testing.
Also ask whether the selected prenatal service and legal collection pathway fall within the applicable accreditation scope.
A nearby collection office should not be advertised as an “AABB-accredited laboratory” merely because it sends samples to one.
Is Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Testing Risk-Free?
NIPP avoids taking an amniotic-fluid or placental-tissue sample for paternity testing. It uses maternal blood instead.
That distinction matters because procedures such as chorionic villus sampling involve different clinical purposes and procedure-related risks. Decisions about invasive prenatal diagnostic procedures belong with the prenatal clinician.
However, “non-invasive” does not mean blood collection has no possible discomfort or complications. The NHS blood-test guide describes temporary discomfort, bruising, and swelling.
Discuss relevant medical concerns with your clinician and follow the collector’s instructions.
Is NIPP the Same as NIPT?
No. The similar abbreviations describe different testing purposes.
NIPP evaluates biological paternity during pregnancy.
NIPT, also called NIPS or clinical cell-free DNA screening, estimates the likelihood of certain chromosome conditions.
MedlinePlus’s explanation of NIPT describes analysis of circulating DNA fragments, largely associated with the placenta, for chromosome-risk screening. It is not a paternity test.
Its separate clinical cell-free DNA screening guide explains that screening results do not provide a definitive chromosome diagnosis.
A paternity result does not establish that the pregnancy is healthy. Continue prenatal care and discuss medical screening separately.
How Long Do Prenatal Paternity Results Take?
GameDay DNA currently estimates standard results at about five business days after the laboratory receives all required samples and paperwork. Rush processing may be available.
That estimate does not begin when you search for a location, order a kit, or attend the first collection.
The overall timeline may include:
Eligibility review and appointment availability.
Kit delivery.
Collection of every required participant.
Shipping to the laboratory.
Sample acceptance and paperwork review.
Analysis and report release.
A redraw, incomplete paperwork, or additional laboratory review may extend the process. Ask how redraws and potential fees are handled before ordering.
Read DNA test result timelines for the distinction between collection and laboratory processing.
What Should You Ask About Privacy?
Ask how samples, identity documents, and reports are stored and who may receive them.
Useful questions include:
How are participant identities verified?
How are results delivered?
How long are samples and records retained?
Are samples used for research or other purposes?
What deletion or destruction requests are available?
Does a legal case require reports to be sent to an authorized third party?
The FTC’s consumer guidance on DNA privacy recommends reading the company’s terms and understanding access, security, and sharing practices before buying.
Do not interpret “confidential” as a promise that legal records can never be disclosed.
Schedule the Right Collection Arrangement
Start with the prenatal paternity location directory, then confirm your pregnancy eligibility and intended use.
If you are unsure which option fits, contact GameDay DNA before purchasing. Provide your city or ZIP code, pregnancy timing, participant locations, and whether an official recipient is involved.
GameDay DNA can discuss testing and collection arrangements. It does not provide medical or legal advice or guarantee a particular court outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions About Prenatal Paternity Testing Near You
Can I go to any nearby DNA testing center?
No. NIPP requires maternal blood collection, and not every standard DNA collection location supports that service. Confirm the exact appointment before traveling.
Can testing begin at seven weeks?
GameDay DNA currently offers NIPP from approximately seven weeks, subject to laboratory eligibility and pregnancy dating. Confirm your case before ordering.
Does the mother have to participate?
Yes, the NIPP process described here requires her blood sample. The alleged father generally provides a cheek-swab sample.
Can participants collect samples in different cities?
Ask GameDay DNA to confirm separate collection arrangements before booking. Availability depends on each location, the selected service, and documentation requirements.
Does an in-office test automatically produce legal results?
No. GameDay DNA offers an informational in-office option as well as legal testing. Official-use testing requires the correct identity verification and documented collection pathway.
Are legal NIPP results automatically accepted in court?
No. GameDay DNA states that the receiving court, agency, attorney, or organization determines whether it will accept a specific report. Confirm requirements in advance.
Is NIPP available for twins?
GameDay DNA’s current NIPP option is not available for twins or other multiple pregnancies. Disclose this before purchasing.
What if the possible fathers are brothers?
Tell the coordinator immediately. DDC’s published prenatal eligibility restrictions exclude distinguishing closely related possible fathers through its NIPP service.
Can a sample problem require another blood draw?
Yes. Ask about eligibility review, sample acceptance, the redraw policy, additional charges, and how another collection affects timing.
Can GameDay DNA arrange immigration DNA testing?
No. GameDay DNA does not provide or coordinate immigration DNA testing and refers those inquiries directly to DDC. Do not purchase NIPP for that purpose.
Does the test include fetal-sex information?
It may be available with the selected service. Confirm whether it is included, whether you can decline it, and how it appears on the report.
How much should I expect to pay?
Current published starting prices are $1,099 for at-home non-legal testing, $1,299 for informational in-office testing, and $1,499 for legal testing, with applicable taxes and other charges depending on the option. Obtain a complete quote.
Conclusion: Confirm the Service, Not Just the Nearest Address
Finding prenatal paternity testing near you means confirming more than a nearby DNA collection site. Check pregnancy eligibility, the maternal blood draw, the alleged father’s collection, the performing laboratory, and the required legal documentation.
Use GameDay DNA’s prenatal-specific directory, then confirm the complete price and appointment instructions before traveling. A correctly arranged collection is a more useful starting point than a general promise of “safe, legal results everywhere.”
Get Prenatal Paternity Answers During Pregnancy
GameDay DNA’s non-invasive prenatal paternity test, also called a NIPP test, provides confidential paternity answers during pregnancy without amniocentesis or chorionic-villus sampling.
This non-legal, informational DNA test compares fetal cell-free DNA found in the pregnant mother’s blood with DNA from the alleged father’s cheek-swab sample. The alleged father can collect his cheek swab at home. The pregnant mother must have her blood collected by a qualified healthcare professional.
Important:This is not a completely at-home test. GameDay DNA ships the collection kit directly to you, but the expectant mother’s blood draw must be arranged and paid for separately by the customer through an OB/GYN, primary-care provider, clinic, hospital, mobile phlebotomist, or other qualified healthcare provider.
This product is intended for personal knowledge only. It is not for court, child support, custody, immigration, birth-certificate changes, Social Security, or any other legal or government purpose.
Quick Facts About This Test
What is this test?
A non-legal, informational non-invasive prenatal paternity test
Is the test fully at home?
No. The alleged father’s cheek swab can be collected at home, but the pregnant mother needs a professional blood draw
What samples are required?
Two full vials of blood from the pregnant mother and a cheek swab from the alleged father
Who arranges the blood draw?
The customer arranges and pays for the pregnant mother’s blood draw with a qualified healthcare provider
When are results ready?
Standard results: 5 business days after the laboratory receives all acceptable required samples. Express results: as little as 3 business days for an additional fee
Can the results be used in court?
No. This is a non-legal test for personal knowledge only
How accurate is the test?
The laboratory reports 99.9% accuracy when eligibility, sample collection, and laboratory requirements are met
How do I pay?
Start with a $200 deposit, pay in full, or select eligible third-party payment options at checkout
How Prenatal Paternity Testing Works
1. Order Your Prenatal Paternity Test Kit
Order online and receive the DNA collection kit at your home. The kit includes the materials and instructions needed to collect and return the alleged father’s cheek-swab sample and prepare the mother’s blood sample for shipment.
2. Arrange the Mother’s Blood Draw
The expectant mother must arrange a blood draw with a qualified healthcare provider, such as an OB/GYN, primary-care office, local clinic, hospital, or mobile phlebotomist. The customer is responsible for any collection fee charged by that provider.
Please confirm that your provider can perform the blood draw before ordering whenever possible. The provider must follow the collection instructions supplied in the kit.
3. Collect the Alleged Father’s Cheek Swab at Home
The alleged father uses the included cheek-swab materials to collect a DNA sample at home. This process is non-invasive and does not require a blood draw.
For best results, follow the included instructions carefully. You can also review the buccal swab collection instructions.
4. Return All Required Samples
Return the pregnant mother’s professionally collected blood sample and the alleged father’s cheek swab following the kit instructions. The laboratory begins processing after it receives all required samples and confirms they are suitable for testing.
5. Receive Confidential Results
The laboratory analyzes fetal cell-free DNA from the mother’s blood and compares it with DNA from the alleged father’s cheek-swab sample. Once analysis is complete, GameDay DNA provides your confidential report.
Who Needs to Participate?
Expectant mother: Two full vials of blood collected by a qualified healthcare professional.
Alleged father: A cheek-swab DNA sample that may be collected at home.
Turnaround Time
Standard service: Results are typically available within 5 business days after the laboratory receives all required, acceptable samples.
Express service: Results may be available in as little as 3 business days for an additional fee.
Shipping time, the timing of the blood-draw appointment, sample quality review, laboratory workload, and any requested recollection can affect the total time from order to results.
Eligibility and Important Limitations
This product is intended for personal knowledge and is not legally admissible. If you need DNA results for court, custody, child support, immigration, a birth certificate, Social Security, or another official purpose, contact GameDay DNA before ordering to discuss a legal prenatal paternity test.
This test may not be suitable for:
Cases involving related alleged fathers
Pregnancies with multiple fetuses
IVF pregnancies
Individuals with a history of bone-marrow or stem-cell transplant
Individuals with a history of blood transfusions
Any situation requiring a legal, court-admissible DNA result
If any of these apply to your situation, contact GameDay DNA before ordering. Additional eligibility review or a different testing option may be necessary.
Accuracy and Laboratory Method
This non-invasive prenatal paternity test uses next-generation sequencing to analyze more than 2,688 genetic markers. The laboratory reports 99.9% accuracy when all participant eligibility requirements, collection instructions, sample-quality standards, and laboratory procedures are met.
The test is non-invasive because it uses a standard blood draw from the pregnant mother and a cheek-swab sample from the alleged father. It does not require amniocentesis or chorionic-villus sampling.
Payment Options
GameDay DNA offers flexible ways to pay for eligible orders:
Start testing with a $200 deposit and pay the remaining balance when results are ready
Pay in full at the time of order
Use available third-party payment options, including PayPal, Klarna or Afterpay, when eligible
Afterpay and other third-party financing decisions are made by the payment provider. GameDay DNA does not control approval decisions, eligibility, or payment terms.
Need Help Before Ordering?
If you have questions about eligibility, arranging the mother’s blood draw, choosing between a legal and non-legal prenatal paternity test, turnaround time, or payment options, contact GameDay DNA before ordering.
Call 302-527-1789 or email info@gamedaydna.com.
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