Paternity DNA Test in Chantilly, VA
Peace-of-mind paternity testing using simple cheek-swab samples. $199 flat, no insurance needed. Results in 3–5 business days.
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Paternity DNA Test
- Saliva sample
- Results in 3–5 business days
- Doctor’s order included
- HSA / FSA accepted
4500 Daly Drive, Suite 240, Chantilly, VA 20151
What this test screens for
Understanding the Paternity DNA
A peace-of-mind paternity DNA test answers the biological question with the same scientific accuracy as a court-admissible test — without the chain-of-custody overhead. We can collect samples at our Chantilly lab, or in some cases at home. Results are for personal knowledge and are not admissible in court.
The collection is a simple cheek swab — painless, takes about a minute per participant. Including the mother is optional but strengthens the statistical certainty of the result. Results are typically ready in 3 to 5 business days after the lab receives all samples.
If you may eventually need the result for child support, custody, immigration, or any court matter, choose the legal (court-admissible) paternity test instead. Peace-of-mind tests cannot be converted to legal tests after the fact — the chain-of-custody must be in place from collection forward.
Why people get this test
- Personal certainty about biological paternity
- Family decisions about custody, support, or parental involvement before court proceedings begin
- Reassurance for new parents before pursuing other testing
- Curiosity within a family unit with no legal implication
- Ancestry context for adopted or donor-conceived individuals
What to expect
From check-in to results — what your visit looks like
Most visits take under 15 minutes. Here’s the full arc, start to finish.
How to prepare
No fasting or special prep. Avoid eating, drinking, smoking, or brushing teeth for 30 minutes before the cheek swab so the sample is not diluted. Bring photo ID for adult participants. The custodial parent must consent for minor children.
During your visit
A trained collector swabs the inside of each participant’s cheek for about 30 seconds. The samples are packaged and shipped to our AABB-accredited reference lab. Typical visit time per family group is under 15 minutes.
Getting your results
Results are typically ready in 3 to 5 business days after lab receipt. They include a probability percentage (typically 99.9%+ for inclusion or 0% for exclusion) and the underlying genetic-marker comparisons. Results are reported in your secure portal — peace-of-mind reports are not signed for court use.
Confidential
Your results never go through your insurance carrier.
Transparent
Price you see is price you pay.
Fast
Most results in 24–72 hours through our portal.
Doctor’s order
Included as part of every visit. No referral needed.
FAQ
Paternity DNA Test — what people ask
Specific questions about the paternity dna test. For anything not covered, call 571-500-7030.
What’s the difference between peace-of-mind and legal paternity testing?
The science is identical. The difference is procedural. Peace-of-mind tests do not verify identity or use chain-of-custody — the results are for personal knowledge only. Legal tests verify ID for each participant, use sealed chain-of-custody collection, and produce a signed laboratory affidavit suitable for court submission. If court, child support, custody, or immigration is even possibly in your future, choose legal.
Can I do a paternity test without the mother?
Yes. Including the mother strengthens statistical certainty but is not required. A father-child paternity test typically still produces a definitive result (99.9%+ probability for inclusion or 0% for exclusion).
How accurate is the paternity test?
When the alleged father is the biological father, the result typically shows 99.9% or higher probability of paternity. When he is not the biological father, the result shows 0% (exclusion). False results are extraordinarily rare and almost always trace back to sample contamination or labeling errors — which is why chain-of-custody matters for legal cases.
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Other dna tests
Other tests our Chantilly neighbors commonly add to a visit.
Legal (Court-Admissible) Paternity Test
Strict chain-of-custody for court-admissible paternity results.
Maternity DNA Test
Confirms a biological mother-child relationship with cheek-swab samples.
Siblingship DNA Test
Determine the probability of a full or half-sibling relationship.
Service area
We serve these communities
From our Chantilly lab near Westfields, we serve Centreville, Fairfax, Herndon, and the wider Fairfax County area.
Book your paternity dna test today.
Walk in or reserve a time online. Most visits take under 15 minutes.