Missing Parent DNA Tests

In cases where the mother or father is missing or deceased, this DNA test helps in determining paternity or maternity by using the DNA from the maternal or paternal grandparents (parents of the missing alleged mother or father).

The following example will help you understand how this test works:

A mother has a child and wishes to know if a man (the alleged father) is the biological father of the child. But, this alleged father is missing, unavailable, or deceased. If the alleged father’s biological parents (i.e., the child's alleged paternal grandparents) are available, however, a profile can be derived from their DNA patterns that can then be used to test paternity of the missing alleged father. In this case, the ideal situation is to submit DNA samples from the mother, child, and both alleged paternal grandparents. It is also possible to conduct this testing with only the child and both alleged paternal grandparents (mother excluded), but this should only be done when the mother is not available.

Other ways of establishing this relationship may be possible. Please call toll free (866) 833-6895 if you need assistance.

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All orders are shipped in plain, confidential packaging. There is nothing on our return address or packages to indicate the nature of the product inside!

For shipping in the Contiguous U.S.

  • All orders, shipping within the Contiguous USA, include a pre-paid return mailer based on your selected shipping method for NO EXTRA CHARGE
  • You may choose how you want your kit sent to you. US Mail will take approximately 7-15 business days. For faster delivery of your kit, you may choose Priority Mail, UPS overnight or our FedEx options (both UPS and FedEx require a street address and telephone number)

For shipping outside of the Contiguous U.S: Orders to Canada, Mexico, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico and recognized US territories can be shipped by US Mail, UPS or FedEx (additional international fees apply for UPS and FedEx delivery) but may not contain a prepaid return package. For INTERNATIONAL orders please call or e-mail for shipping and handling charges.

When orders are shipped: Orders received* Monday through Thursday by 12 noon Mountain Time will be shipped that day; if you choose UPS or FedEx overnight you will receive the paternity test kit the following day. Orders placed on Fridays for UPS or FedEx overnight shipment will arrive Monday. Please call to see if FedEx Saturday is available in your area before placing an order. GTL does not ship or receive on weekends and most federal holidays.

Multiple locations: You may order additional kits, which will include prepaid returns based on your selected method of shipping (for use in the Contiguous United States only). Additional kits are $30 for informational and $40 for legally binding. To order additional kits, please call GTL Toll-Free at (866) 833-6895.

* Although you may place your order before noon, GTL may not receive the order notification for several hours.

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Step 2: Select a DNA Test

Please Note: All orders, shipping within the Contiguous USA, include a pre-paid return via your selected method of shipping.

Informational DNA Test

The cost of the missing parent test service includes the child’s living parent (optional), the two parents of the deceased mother or father and the child, but you may add more as needed; for instance a second child.

  1. Buccal Swabs or Blood Samples?
    Learn about each.
  2. Will a parent also be tested?
  3. Additional Children Tested?
  4. Add optional rush analysis:
    Full explanation of rush analysis can be found below.
  5. Would you like professional collection services?
    Learn more about professional collection and our extensive network of collection facilities.
  6. Shipping Method (we strongly recommend you choose to ship via a trackable carrier, such as UPS or FedEx. We cannot track US Mail or Priority Mail.):
Legally Binding DNA Test

If you believe you'll need your test results to be legally binding, you'll need the Legally Binding Test. Click here to learn more about this type of test. type

  1. Buccal Swabs or Blood Samples?
    Learn about each.
  2. Will a parent also be tested?
  3. Additional Children Tested?
  4. Add optional rush analysis:
    Full explanation of rush analysis can be found below.
  5. Would you like professional collection services?
    Learn more about professional collection and our extensive network of collection facilities.
  6. Shipping Method (we strongly recommend you choose to ship via a trackable carrier, such as UPS or FedEx. We cannot track US Mail or Priority Mail.):
Home DNA Collection Kit Only Option: If you prefer you may choose to purchase the Home DNA Test Kit now, and purchase the testing services at a later date. Click here to order.

Rush Analysis Options

  • 24-Hour Release: $400
    No more than 24 business hours from receipt of samples
  • Next Day Release: $175
    By close of business on next business day following receipt of samples
  • Second Day Release: $125
    By close of business on 2nd business day following receipt of samples
  • Third Day Release: $75
    By close of business on 3rd business day following receipt of samples
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Review additional information

Information concerning how samples are taken, the difference between legal and informational DNA testing, buccal versus "pin-prick" (blood) sample collection, and more is available and should be reviewed. Consider a GTL $79 paternity test for peace of mind.

Our Refund Policy

Samples must be submitted within 3 months of case initiation or the case will be closed. Refunds will be issued only if applied for within 15 days of the order date. Refunds for orders involving test kits only will not be issued. Full details on our refund policy can be found here.

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