Find DNA Testing Locations Near You
Find a DNA Testing Location Near You
GameDay DNA provides DNA testing collection options in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Choose your state below to view the cities we serve and explore available options for legal paternity testing, family relationship DNA testing, prenatal paternity testing, or at-home DNA test kits.
Each state page lists the cities served in that state. Availability can vary by test type, the people participating, whether legal collection is required, and local appointment capacity. Select your state to view local options, then confirm the collection requirements before scheduling.
Browse DNA Testing Locations by State
Choose your state to view the cities where GameDay DNA provides DNA testing collection options. Each state page includes local city links and information to help you choose the appropriate service before scheduling.
If you need help deciding between legal DNA testing, prenatal paternity testing, relationship DNA testing, or an at-home DNA kit, review the testing options below before selecting your state.
Choose the Right DNA Testing Option
Legal DNA testing: Choose legal DNA testing when results may be needed for a court, attorney, child-support office, custody matter, inheritance claim, birth-record matter, agency request, or another official purpose. Legal testing uses professional collection, identity verification, and documented chain of custody.
Paternity DNA testing: A direct paternity DNA test compares DNA from a child and an alleged father. Legal paternity testing may require an in-person collection appointment; at-home paternity kits are for non-legal personal knowledge.
Relationship DNA testing: Relationship DNA testing may evaluate possible sibling, grandparent, aunt/uncle, or other family relationships when a direct parent-child test is unavailable. The recommended participants depend on the relationship being evaluated.
Prenatal paternity testing: Non-invasive prenatal paternity testing requires a maternal blood-draw arrangement and an alleged father’s cheek-swab DNA sample. Prenatal collection availability differs from standard cheek-swab collection, so confirm the process before scheduling.
At-home DNA test kits: At-home DNA test kits are for personal knowledge only. They do not require an in-person collection appointment and are not intended for court, child support, immigration, inheritance, custody, or other official matters.
Find DNA Testing Locations in Your State
Select a state below to view the cities we serve and find DNA testing collection options near you.
What DNA Testing Services Are Available?
Available services vary by location. Select your state and city first, then confirm the service you need before scheduling. Some DNA tests require professional collection, while others can be completed with an at-home kit.
Legal Paternity DNA Testing
Legal paternity DNA testing may be appropriate when results are needed for court, child support, custody, inheritance, an attorney, a government agency, or another official purpose. Legal collection includes professional sample collection, participant identity verification, and documented chain of custody.
Family Relationship DNA Testing
Family relationship DNA testing may evaluate possible sibling, grandparent, aunt/uncle, or other biological relationships. It may be considered when a direct paternity or maternity test is unavailable.
The right participants depend on the family relationship being evaluated. Before scheduling, identify the relatives available to test and whether results are needed for personal knowledge or an official purpose.
At-Home DNA Test Kits
At-home DNA kits are for non-legal personal knowledge. Participants collect samples themselves by following the kit instructions and return the samples to the laboratory. No collection appointment is required.
If you need results for a court, agency, attorney, child-support matter, custody issue, immigration case, inheritance claim, or other official purpose, begin with legal DNA testing instead.
Prenatal Paternity Testing
Non-invasive prenatal paternity testing evaluates possible paternity during pregnancy. It uses a maternal blood sample and an alleged father’s cheek-swab DNA sample. Prenatal testing has different collection requirements from standard cheek-swab DNA testing.
Before scheduling, confirm pregnancy eligibility, current collection availability, whether you need legal or non-legal testing, pricing, participant requirements, and estimated result timing.
Immigration DNA Testing
GameDay DNA does not provide or coordinate immigration DNA testing. If you need DNA testing for a U.S. immigration, visa, passport, citizenship, embassy, or consular matter, start directly with an AABB-accredited relationship-testing facility. GameDay DNA refers immigration DNA inquiries to DDC.
How Legal DNA Collection Works
Legal DNA collection is a documented process used when a DNA report may be submitted for a court, attorney, agency, child-support office, inheritance matter, or another official purpose. A professional collector verifies participant identity, obtains samples, completes required documentation, and follows the laboratory’s chain-of-custody process.
Chain of custody documents how samples are identified, collected, secured, transferred, and submitted for laboratory analysis. Proper sampling and chain-of-custody documentation are core parts of formal relationship-testing collection procedures.
When You Need Legal DNA Collection
Choose legal collection if results may be used for:
A court or parentage proceeding
Child support, custody, or visitation
An attorney or agency request
An inheritance, estate, insurance, or benefit claim
A birth-record or vital-records matter
Adoption, guardianship, or other official documentation
The court, agency, attorney, or organization receiving the report decides whether a test meets its requirements. Confirm those requirements before scheduling.
What Happens During Legal DNA Collection
A trained collector verifies participant identities, collects DNA samples—often cheek swabs—completes required paperwork, and follows the laboratory’s collection and shipping instructions. For a standard post-birth DNA test, the alleged father and child are generally the main participants. The mother may be included when recommended by the laboratory.
How to Schedule a DNA Test Appointment
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Initial Consultation with Support
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Scheduling & Financial Considerations
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DNA Sample Collection Procedure
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Result Delivery & Interpretation
What to Bring to a Legal DNA Test Appointment
Requirements vary by location, laboratory, court, agency, and the DNA test selected. Review your appointment confirmation and contact GameDay DNA before your appointment if you are unsure what to bring.
For Adult Participants
Current government-issued photo identification
Appointment confirmation
Court, agency, attorney, or case paperwork, if applicable
Payment method or confirmation of payment, if required
For a Child or Minor Participant
A parent, legal guardian, or person with legal authority may need to be present or provide consent. Bring any identification or supporting documents required by the collection location. Accepted documents can vary, so confirm in advance.
For Prenatal Paternity Testing
The pregnant mother will need a maternal blood draw through the confirmed collection arrangement. The alleged father generally provides a cheek-swab DNA sample. Confirm the complete collection instructions, eligibility requirements, and documents needed before the appointment.
At-Home Kits vs. In-Person DNA Collection
Choose an at-home kit when you need non-legal personal knowledge and do not need to submit results to an outside organization. Choose in-person legal collection when results may be used for a court, attorney, child-support case, custody matter, inheritance claim, agency request, or another official purpose.
Choose an At-Home DNA Kit If You Need
Personal knowledge only
Private self-collection
A non-legal DNA report
No collection appointment
Choose Legal DNA Collection If You Need
Participant identity verification
Professional sample collection
Chain-of-custody documentation
Results for a court or official organization
A report requested by an attorney or agency
Prenatal Paternity Testing Locations
Prenatal paternity testing has different collection needs from other DNA tests. The pregnant mother provides a blood sample through an appropriate collection arrangement, and the alleged father generally provides a cheek-swab sample.
Not every standard DNA collection site can support prenatal paternity testing. Select your state to see local options, then contact GameDay DNA to confirm pregnancy eligibility, the type of prenatal test needed, current collection availability, pricing, and estimated result timing.
DNA Testing Location FAQs
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Select your state from the GameDay DNA location directory to view the cities we serve. Choose your city to see local DNA testing options and determine the next step for the test you need.
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If your city is not currently listed, contact GameDay DNA with your preferred city and state. We can confirm whether a nearby collection option may be available for the DNA test you need.
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No. Available services can vary by city, collection site, and DNA test type. Legal DNA testing, relationship testing, prenatal paternity testing, and at-home DNA kits have different collection requirements. Review the city page and confirm availability before scheduling.
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An appointment is recommended because collection-site hours, appointment availability, and supported DNA-testing services can vary. Confirm your appointment before traveling to a collection location.
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Some locations may accept walk-ins, but walk-in availability is not guaranteed. Confirm in advance that the location can collect samples for the specific DNA test you need and that it can follow any required legal collection process.
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Adults generally need current government-issued photo identification. A child may need identification or supporting documentation accepted by the collection site. Bring any court order, case number, agency paperwork, or attorney instructions that apply to your appointment.
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Yes, if you need personal knowledge only. At-home kits are for non-legal testing and use self-collected samples. If results are needed for a court, agency, attorney, immigration matter, inheritance claim, or other official purpose, start with legal DNA collection instead.
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No. Prenatal paternity testing requires a maternal blood draw and has different collection requirements from standard cheek-swab testing. Contact GameDay DNA to confirm prenatal eligibility and available collection arrangements before scheduling.
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No. Legal DNA testing includes professional collection, identity verification, and documented chain of custody for official-use cases. However, the court, agency, attorney, or other receiving organization determines whether it will accept a specific DNA report.
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Result timing depends on the DNA test selected, the laboratory, participant count, sample receipt, documentation, shipping, and any additional review or expedited service. Ask for the current estimated turnaround time before scheduling or ordering.
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No. GameDay DNA does not provide or coordinate immigration DNA testing. For U.S. immigration, visa, passport, citizenship, embassy, or consular cases, GameDay DNA refers clients directly to DDC, an AABB-accredited relationship-testing facility.
Find DNA Testing in Your State
Choose your state to see the cities where GameDay DNA provides DNA testing collection options. Then select your preferred city, review the service information, and confirm current availability before scheduling.
If you are not sure whether you need legal paternity testing, a family relationship test, prenatal paternity testing, or an at-home DNA kit, contact GameDay DNA before ordering or making an appointment. Choosing the right test and collection process first can help prevent delays or repeat testing.