Your complete guide to relationship DNA testing

What is relationship DNA testing?

Relationship DNA testing determines the biological connection between two or more individuals. Unlike ancestry testing, which explores your ethnic heritage, relationship testing answers a specific question — are these two people biologically related?

At Kindra, we offer a full range of relationship tests including paternity, maternity, sibling, grandparentage, avuncular and more.

Choosing the right test

The first step is identifying exactly what you need to confirm. Ask yourself:

• Are you confirming a parent and child relationship?

• Are you testing siblings who may share one or both parents?

• Do you need results for a legal proceeding or personal peace of mind?

Your answers will determine which test is right for you and whether you need a personal or legal test.

Personal vs legal testing

A personal test is collected at home using a buccal swab and is intended for private use only. A legal test follows a strict chain of custody process and produces results admissible in court.

The science behind both is identical. The difference is the collection process.

What to expect

1. Order your test and receive your kit within 24 hours

2. Collect your sample following the included instructions

3. Return your sample by post or drop it off at our laboratory

4. Receive your confidential results within 3 to 5 business days

Understanding your results

Your results will clearly state either a probability of relationship or an exclusion. A probability of 99.9% or above confirms a biological relationship. A 0% probability confirms exclusion.

If you have any questions about your results our team is available to walk you through them.