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Frequently Asked Questions
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An avuncular DNA test evaluates whether the DNA evidence is consistent with a possible biological relationship between an aunt or uncle and a niece or nephew.
“Avuncular” is the term used for aunt/uncle–niece/nephew relationships. This test is often used when the possible biological father or mother cannot participate in direct testing.
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A standard avuncular DNA test requires:
One alleged aunt or uncle
One child
Each participant provides a cheek-swab DNA sample. The child’s biological mother may also be included if available; her sample can provide additional genetic information for the laboratory’s analysis.
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No. An avuncular DNA test is an indirect relationship test. It evaluates whether a child may be biologically related to an alleged aunt or uncle, which can be useful when the alleged father is unavailable.
If the alleged father is available, a direct paternity DNA test comparing the alleged father and child is generally the preferred option.
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Test the relative connected to the parentage question you are trying to evaluate. For example, if you want to assess whether a man may be the child’s biological father and he is unavailable, test the child with that man’s alleged full biological sister or brother—an alleged paternal aunt or uncle.
Contact GameDay DNA before ordering if you are uncertain which participant configuration fits your situation.
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No. The test uses cheek-swab DNA samples from the alleged aunt or uncle and the child. The child’s biological mother may also provide a cheek-swab sample if she is included.
No blood draw, needle, doctor’s appointment, clinic visit, or laboratory appointment is required.
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The child’s biological mother is not always required. The test can be performed with the child and one alleged aunt or uncle.
If the mother is available, including her sample can provide additional genetic information for the laboratory to consider during the relationship analysis. Contact GameDay DNA before ordering if you have questions about the best participants for your case.
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No. This is a self-collected, non-legal DNA test for personal knowledge only. It does not include identity verification, witnessed collection, or documented chain of custody.
Do not use this kit for court, child support, custody, immigration, adoption, inheritance, birth-certificate changes, Social Security, or another official purpose. If you need legally admissible results, arrange legal testing before any samples are collected.
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Results are typically available within 5 business days after the laboratory receives all required, acceptable samples.
The overall timeline also includes kit shipping, at-home collection, return shipping, laboratory intake, sample-quality review, and any recollection that may be required. Contact GameDay DNA to ask about current expedited options.
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Your results are delivered securely by email or through the online results portal once laboratory testing is complete.
Use an email address you can access privately. Contact GameDay DNA if you need help accessing your results report.
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Yes. A parent or legal guardian can collect a minor child’s cheek-swab sample at home using the kit instructions. The collection process is non-invasive and does not require blood.
Wash hands before collection, avoid touching the swab tip, and carefully label the child’s materials before returning them to the laboratory.
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The laboratory may request a recollection if a sample is insufficient, contaminated, damaged, incorrectly labeled, or otherwise unsuitable for analysis. A recollection can extend the time needed to receive results.
Contact GameDay DNA before mailing any replacement samples so you receive the correct instructions and understand any applicable fees.
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No. A self-collected at-home DNA test generally cannot be converted into a legal test after samples are collected. Legal testing requires identity verification, witnessed collection, and chain-of-custody documentation at the time samples are obtained.
If you may need results for a legal or government purpose, arrange a legal DNA test before collecting samples.
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Contact GameDay DNA before ordering if the alleged father or mother is unavailable, if you are unsure whether to test an aunt, uncle, grandparent, or sibling, or if you might need a legal report.
Tell us which relatives are available and whether you need personal information or legally admissible results. Call 302-527-1789 or email info@gamedaydna.com.
