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At-Home Maternity DNA Test Kit — Non-Legal, Informational Results

$179.00

Confirm a possible biological mother-child relationship privately with GameDay DNA’s at-home maternity DNA test. This non-legal, informational test compares DNA from an alleged mother and child using simple cheek-swab samples collected at home.

No blood draw, medical appointment, clinic visit, or laboratory visit is required. Each participant provides a cheek-swab sample, returns it according to the kit instructions, and receives confidential results by email after laboratory testing is complete.

Important: This is a non-legal, informational DNA test for personal knowledge only. It is not court-admissible and cannot be used for court, child support, custody, immigration, adoption, inheritance, birth-certificate changes, Social Security, or other official matters.

This at-home, non-legal DNA test is not available to residents of New York State, including New York City. New York law requires DNA relationship testing to be performed through a legal testing process with professional sample collection, identity verification, and documented chain of custody.

If you live in New York or need legally admissible results for any purpose, contact GameDay DNA before samples are collected to arrange a legal DNA test with identity verification and documented chain of custody.

Quick facts

What is this test?

  • A non-legal, informational maternity DNA test for personal knowledge

Who needs to participate?

  • One alleged mother and one child

What samples are required?

  • One cheek-swab sample from the alleged mother and one cheek-swab sample from the child

Does it require blood?

  • No. This test uses painless cheek-swab samples

Is an appointment required?

  • No. Samples are collected at home

How long do results take?

  • Typically within 2 business days after the laboratory receives all required samples

Is express testing available?

  • A 1-business-day expedited option may be available for an additional fee

How are results delivered?

  • Confidentially by email to the email address entered with the order

Can results be used for immigration or court?

  • No. This product is non-legal and not intended for official use

How the maternity DNA test works

1. Order your at-home maternity DNA test kit

Order your at-home kit online. The kit includes materials and instructions for collecting cheek-swab DNA samples from the alleged mother and child.

2. Collect cheek-swab samples at home

The alleged mother and child each provide a cheek-swab sample. A cheek swab collects cells from inside the mouth and does not require blood, needles, a doctor’s appointment, or a clinic visit.

A parent or legal guardian should collect a minor child’s sample and follow the kit instructions closely.

3. Label and package each sample correctly

Complete the informational test form and make sure each sample is matched to the correct testing role: Alleged Mother or Child. Accurate labeling helps prevent delays.

4. Return the samples to the laboratory

Return both samples and the completed information form using the kit’s shipping instructions. Testing begins after the laboratory receives the full sample set and confirms that the samples are suitable for analysis.

5. Receive confidential maternity test results

Results are typically available within 2 business days after the laboratory receives all required, acceptable samples. An expedited option may be available for results in 1 business day for an additional fee. Your report is delivered to the email address provided with your order.

When should I choose legal maternity DNA testing?

Choose a legal maternity DNA test—not this at-home kit—if the results may be needed for:

  • Immigration or visa matters

  • Court, custody, child support, or adoption proceedings

  • Birth-certificate corrections

  • Social Security, inheritance, estates, or other official records

  • Any situation requiring verified identities and a documented chain of custody

A legal DNA test requires professionally collected samples, identity verification, and chain-of-custody documentation. An at-home self-collected sample cannot generally be converted into a legal result after it has been submitted.

Why customers choose this test

  • Private, at-home cheek-swab collection

  • No blood draw or clinic appointment

  • Tests one alleged mother and one child

  • Standard results typically available within 2 business days after lab receipt

  • Confidential results delivered by email

  • Designed for personal knowledge and peace of mind

Confirm a possible biological mother-child relationship privately with GameDay DNA’s at-home maternity DNA test. This non-legal, informational test compares DNA from an alleged mother and child using simple cheek-swab samples collected at home.

No blood draw, medical appointment, clinic visit, or laboratory visit is required. Each participant provides a cheek-swab sample, returns it according to the kit instructions, and receives confidential results by email after laboratory testing is complete.

Important: This is a non-legal, informational DNA test for personal knowledge only. It is not court-admissible and cannot be used for court, child support, custody, immigration, adoption, inheritance, birth-certificate changes, Social Security, or other official matters.

This at-home, non-legal DNA test is not available to residents of New York State, including New York City. New York law requires DNA relationship testing to be performed through a legal testing process with professional sample collection, identity verification, and documented chain of custody.

If you live in New York or need legally admissible results for any purpose, contact GameDay DNA before samples are collected to arrange a legal DNA test with identity verification and documented chain of custody.

Quick facts

What is this test?

  • A non-legal, informational maternity DNA test for personal knowledge

Who needs to participate?

  • One alleged mother and one child

What samples are required?

  • One cheek-swab sample from the alleged mother and one cheek-swab sample from the child

Does it require blood?

  • No. This test uses painless cheek-swab samples

Is an appointment required?

  • No. Samples are collected at home

How long do results take?

  • Typically within 2 business days after the laboratory receives all required samples

Is express testing available?

  • A 1-business-day expedited option may be available for an additional fee

How are results delivered?

  • Confidentially by email to the email address entered with the order

Can results be used for immigration or court?

  • No. This product is non-legal and not intended for official use

How the maternity DNA test works

1. Order your at-home maternity DNA test kit

Order your at-home kit online. The kit includes materials and instructions for collecting cheek-swab DNA samples from the alleged mother and child.

2. Collect cheek-swab samples at home

The alleged mother and child each provide a cheek-swab sample. A cheek swab collects cells from inside the mouth and does not require blood, needles, a doctor’s appointment, or a clinic visit.

A parent or legal guardian should collect a minor child’s sample and follow the kit instructions closely.

3. Label and package each sample correctly

Complete the informational test form and make sure each sample is matched to the correct testing role: Alleged Mother or Child. Accurate labeling helps prevent delays.

4. Return the samples to the laboratory

Return both samples and the completed information form using the kit’s shipping instructions. Testing begins after the laboratory receives the full sample set and confirms that the samples are suitable for analysis.

5. Receive confidential maternity test results

Results are typically available within 2 business days after the laboratory receives all required, acceptable samples. An expedited option may be available for results in 1 business day for an additional fee. Your report is delivered to the email address provided with your order.

When should I choose legal maternity DNA testing?

Choose a legal maternity DNA test—not this at-home kit—if the results may be needed for:

  • Immigration or visa matters

  • Court, custody, child support, or adoption proceedings

  • Birth-certificate corrections

  • Social Security, inheritance, estates, or other official records

  • Any situation requiring verified identities and a documented chain of custody

A legal DNA test requires professionally collected samples, identity verification, and chain-of-custody documentation. An at-home self-collected sample cannot generally be converted into a legal result after it has been submitted.

Why customers choose this test

  • Private, at-home cheek-swab collection

  • No blood draw or clinic appointment

  • Tests one alleged mother and one child

  • Standard results typically available within 2 business days after lab receipt

  • Confidential results delivered by email

  • Designed for personal knowledge and peace of mind

Frequently Asked Questions

  • An at-home maternity DNA test compares DNA from an alleged mother and a child to determine whether a biological mother-child relationship is supported or excluded. Both participants provide a cheek-swab DNA sample.

    GameDay DNA’s at-home maternity test is non-legal and intended for personal knowledge only.

  • A standard maternity DNA test requires two participants:

    • One alleged mother

    • One child

    Each participant provides a cheek-swab sample. No blood draw is required.

  • No. This at-home maternity DNA test uses a cheek-swab sample from the alleged mother and a cheek-swab sample from the child.

    The collection is non-invasive and can be completed privately at home without a needle, blood draw, clinic visit, or doctor’s appointment.

  • No. This at-home test is non-legal and is for personal knowledge only. It does not include identity verification, witnessed collection, or the documented chain of custody needed for immigration, court, custody, child support, adoption proceedings, inheritance, or other official matters.

    If you need results for an official purpose, contact GameDay DNA before collecting samples to arrange a legal maternity DNA test.

  • An at-home maternity DNA test uses self-collected cheek swabs and provides informational results for personal knowledge. A legal maternity DNA test requires a trained collector to verify each participant’s identity, witness the collection, and complete chain-of-custody paperwork.

    Only a legal collection is intended for use in court, immigration, government, or other official matters.

  • Results are typically available within 2 business days after the laboratory receives all required, acceptable samples. An expedited option may be available for results in 1 business day for an additional fee.

    The overall timeline also includes kit delivery, collection at home, return shipment, laboratory receipt, sample-quality review, and any requested recollection.

  • GameDay DNA delivers confidential results to the email address provided with your order after laboratory testing is complete.

    Use a private email address that you can access. Contact GameDay DNA if you need help receiving or understanding your report.

  • Yes. A parent or legal guardian can collect a child’s cheek-swab DNA sample at home using the instructions included in the kit. The collection process is non-invasive and does not require a blood draw.

    Wash your hands, avoid touching the swab tip, and label each participant’s samples carefully to help prevent testing delays.

  • The laboratory may request a recollection if a sample is insufficient, contaminated, damaged, incorrectly labeled, or otherwise unsuitable for testing. A recollection can extend the turnaround time.

    Contact GameDay DNA before sending replacement samples so the team can provide the appropriate instructions and explain any applicable costs.

  • No. In most cases, an at-home, self-collected DNA test cannot be converted into a legal test after samples have been submitted because identity verification and chain-of-custody documentation must occur at the time of collection.

    If there is any possibility that you will need results for immigration, court, adoption, custody, inheritance, or another official purpose, arrange a legal test before collecting samples.

  • Contact GameDay DNA before ordering if you are unsure whether you need an informational at-home maternity test or a legal, court-admissible maternity DNA test.

    Call 302-527-1789 or email info@gamedaydna.com.

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