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.
Step 1: Review shipping information
Please review the following important information:
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.
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.
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
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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