Non-invasive prenatal paternity testing, commonly called NIPP, provides a way to evaluate biological paternity during pregnancy. The process uses a blood sample from the pregnant mother and a DNA sample from the alleged father, generally collected with a cheek swab.
GameDay DNA offers NIPP from approximately seven weeks of pregnancy, subject to laboratory eligibility and confirmation of gestational age. Available services include at-home informational testing, informational in-office testing, and legal collection options.
The potential benefits include receiving paternity information before birth, arranging collection around participant locations, and planning the appropriate documentation for an official matter.
Before ordering, confirm eligibility, collection requirements, complete pricing, and the current result timeline.
What Is Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Testing?
NIPP analyzes pregnancy-related DNA in maternal blood and evaluates it alongside the alleged father’s genetic information.
During pregnancy, the mother’s bloodstream contains cell-free DNA from her own cells and the placenta. Placental DNA generally reflects the fetus’s genetic information. MedlinePlus explains this biological process, which provides background on the source of pregnancy-related DNA.
DDC’s prenatal paternity testing overview describes the samples and genetic analysis used for its NIPP service.
For the full preparation and collection process, read GameDay DNA’s NIPP testing guide.
Benefit 1: Paternity Information During Pregnancy
NIPP can provide biological paternity information before the baby is born.
GameDay DNA currently offers testing from approximately seven weeks, provided the pregnancy and case meet laboratory requirements.
Receiving information during pregnancy may support personal conversations and practical planning. The value of early testing depends on your circumstances, readiness, and intended use of the report.
If pregnancy dating is uncertain, confirm the timing with your prenatal clinician and testing coordinator before scheduling.
Benefit 2: Collection Uses Maternal Blood
NIPP uses a maternal blood sample and an alleged father’s DNA sample. The collection process does not require a sample to be taken directly from the fetus.
A blood draw still involves ordinary collection considerations. The NHS blood-test guide describes brief discomfort, bruising, and swelling that may occur.
Tell the collector if you are anxious about needles. Discuss medical conditions or medication concerns with your healthcare professional.
Benefit 3: A Report Addressing Biological Paternity
The laboratory issues a report stating whether the alleged father is excluded or whether the DNA evidence supports paternity at the reported probability.
DDC explains that its supported-paternity reports may show a probability above 99.9%. That probability describes the statistical interpretation of the genetic evidence; it is not a guarantee that every sample will produce a reportable result.
Ask the provider to explain any qualifications, limitations, or requests for further information.
An insufficient sample or additional laboratory review may lead to another collection and an extended timeline.
Benefit 4: Collection Arrangements for Participants in Different Locations
Participants may need appointments in separate cities.
AABB’s relationship-testing FAQ explains that accredited facilities can arrange collections together or separately according to the participants’ needs.
Tell GameDay DNA where each participant is located before booking. Confirm the case reference, collection instructions, and shipping arrangements for both samples.
Use the prenatal paternity location directory to explore available locations. Not every standard DNA collection site supports NIPP, and appointments must be confirmed.
Read how to find prenatal paternity testing near you for appointment-planning questions.
Benefit 5: A Documented Collection Option for Official Matters
Legal NIPP collection includes professional collection, participant identity verification, and documented chain of custody.
This provides a formal collection pathway when an official recipient requires documentation about participant identity and specimen handling.
Before ordering, ask the receiving court, agency, or attorney which process it requires. Acceptance of a particular report is determined by that recipient; it should not be guaranteed in advance.
Read the legal paternity test process for an introduction to documented collection.
Benefit 6: An Opportunity to Make Informed Personal Plans
A paternity report may provide information relevant to family conversations and individual planning.
However, testing does not guarantee relief from anxiety, improved relationships, or agreement between participants.
MedlinePlus’s genetic-testing limitations guide explains that findings can have emotional and social consequences and may create tension within families.
Consider how you will receive the report, who may access it, and what support you might want afterward. Testing should be a considered decision, not a promise of a particular emotional outcome.
Confirm Eligibility Before Relying on These Benefits
NIPP is not appropriate for every pregnancy or paternity question.
GameDay DNA’s current service is not available for twins, triplets, or other multiple pregnancies. Disclose this before purchasing.
Also tell the coordinator about:
Closely related possible fathers.
More than one alleged father.
IVF or donor conception.
Surrogacy or a gestational carrier.
Blood transfusions or transplant history.
Any existing court or agency instructions.
DDC states that its prenatal service cannot distinguish two possible fathers who share a close biological relationship, such as brothers.
The laboratory should assess the actual case before collection.
Understand the Scope of the Report
NIPP answers a biological paternity question. A paternity report does not diagnose chromosome conditions or establish the overall health of the pregnancy.
MedlinePlus’s prenatal cell-free DNA screening guide explains clinical screening for certain chromosome conditions. Ask your prenatal clinician about appropriate medical screening and continue recommended prenatal care.
A laboratory finding also should not be treated as an automatic change to legal parentage, custody, support, or a birth record. Obtain guidance about the procedure relevant to your situation.
Read what legal paternity means for additional context.
Verify the Performing Laboratory
Ask for the full name of the laboratory analyzing the samples and the accreditation scope applicable to your selected service.
The AABB-accredited relationship-testing facility directory identifies currently accredited facilities. It also distinguishes certain collection and verification/reporting locations that do not perform laboratory analysis themselves.
Confirm the credentials for the actual laboratory and service. Do not assume that every collection office is an accredited testing laboratory.
Review Privacy and Consent Before Ordering
Confirm each participant’s required consent and authorization before collecting samples.
Ask about report access, identity documents, sample retention, data sharing, and available deletion or destruction requests.
The FTC’s guidance on genetic-test purchases recommends reviewing privacy promises and understanding the sensitivity of genetic information before buying.
For an official-use case, ask who will receive the report and whether authorized third-party delivery is required.
NIPP Costs and Result Timing
GameDay DNA currently publishes these starting prices:
At-home informational NIPP: $1,099 plus applicable tax and shipping.
Informational in-office NIPP: $1,299 plus applicable tax.
Legal NIPP: $1,499 plus applicable tax.
Ask for a complete quote covering collection, shipping, additional participants, rush processing, and any case-specific charges.
Standard processing is typically about five business days after the laboratory receives all required samples and paperwork. Shipping, sample quality, redraws, and further review may affect the overall timeline.
Read prenatal paternity test costs and DNA test result timelines for additional planning questions.
Discuss NIPP Testing With GameDay DNA
Before ordering, provide your estimated pregnancy timing, participant locations, intended use, and any eligibility concerns.
GameDay DNA can discuss available services, collection arrangements, pricing, and the estimated reporting timeline.
Explore prenatal paternity testing options, review the prenatal location directory, or call GameDay DNA.
GameDay DNA does not provide medical or legal advice. It also does not provide or coordinate immigration DNA testing; immigration inquiries are referred directly to DDC.
Frequently Asked Questions About NIPP Testing Benefits
What is the main benefit of NIPP testing?
It can provide biological paternity information during pregnancy using maternal blood and an alleged father’s DNA sample. GameDay DNA currently offers testing from approximately seven weeks, subject to eligibility.
Is testing available at seven weeks for everyone?
No. Pregnancy timing and case eligibility must be confirmed. Multiple pregnancies and certain family configurations are outside the current service’s eligibility.
Is NIPP testing risk-free?
No collection procedure should be advertised with an unconditional zero-risk promise. Maternal blood collection may cause temporary discomfort, bruising, or swelling. Discuss medical concerns with your clinician.
What does a probability above 99.9% mean?
DDC describes this as strong statistical support for paternity based on the tested genetic evidence. Ask the provider to explain the actual report and any case-specific limitations.
Can the laboratory request another sample?
Yes. Sample quality, usable pregnancy-related DNA, or additional review may require another collection. Confirm the redraw policy and potential charges before ordering.
Does NIPP guarantee peace of mind?
No. Results may resolve a biological question, but emotional responses and family circumstances vary. Plan how you will receive and discuss the findings.
Can participants attend different collection locations?
Separate collections may be arranged. Confirm availability, case coordination, and documentation before either participant attends.
Can I collect all samples myself?
Follow the exact instructions for the purchased service. A maternal blood sample remains required, and its collection arrangement must be confirmed. Legal testing requires the approved professional collection pathway.
Are results automatically accepted in court?
No. The receiving court, agency, or other organization determines whether it accepts a particular report. Obtain its requirements before collection.
Does a positive result automatically award parental rights?
Do not assume so. Ask a qualified legal professional or the relevant authority what additional acknowledgment, filing, or court process is required.
How long do results take?
Standard processing is typically about five business days after all required samples and paperwork reach the laboratory. Additional collection or review may extend that estimate.
Does GameDay DNA provide immigration testing?
No. Immigration DNA inquiries are referred directly to DDC. Do not purchase a standard NIPP service for that purpose.
Conclusion: Consider the Benefits With Clear Expectations
NIPP testing can provide biological paternity information during pregnancy, with maternal blood collection and coordinated sample arrangements.
The usefulness of testing depends on eligibility, appropriate collection, accurate participant information, and an understanding of what the report can establish.
Before purchasing, confirm the complete price, consent requirements, laboratory information, redraw policy, and expected timeline.
Contact GameDay DNA to discuss your circumstances and arrange the appropriate next step.
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.
Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! If you have questions about paternity tests or other DNA testing services, please contact our Client Support Center at 302-529-1789, Mon-Fri from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Eastern Time. Our friendly, expert representatives are ready and happy to help. Get answers anytime by visiting our Help Center.
