DNA Testing with Grandparents

A grandparentage DNA test determines whether a couple could be the biological grandparents of a child. It is an indirect way to determine family relationships when an alleged father is not available for a paternity test. Grandparentage test results may be used as proof in Social Security benefit and other inheritance claims as well as in some immigration cases.

Grandparent DNA Test Process:

In the test, the child’s DNA profile is compared with the DNA profiles of the alleged father’s biological parents. Since a child inherits half of his/her DNA from the mother (maternal side) and half from the father (paternal side), the paternal half should match DNA passed down from the alleged grandparents. The mother’s participation is encouraged to expedite analysis; motherless grandparentage tests are more costly and take longer to complete because of the extended analysis required. Testing Fees are now cheaper than ever for this type of testing.

For a free consultation or to order a test or call 1-888-712-9639. One of our caring, knowledgeable case managers will review the information you provide and guide you through the testing process.

Become A Collection Site

Become a DNA Collection Site

To become a Collection site for Health-Link and be added to our DNA Testing database, simply provide us with your basic contact information, be sure to include your fax number. We will contact you and provide you with the needed set-up form. Simply complete the set-up form and fax it back to us and your information will then be added to our database. We will contact you whenever we need collection services in your area. Keep in mind, collection sites are selected based on proximity (zip code) as well as price. The typical collection site charges $25 per person to collect samples. The clients will pay for the DNA Collection at the time of service.

The sample collection process consists of:

Verify photo I.D.
Complete the Chain of Custody form
Collect 4 oral swabs per person
Take a photograph to be submitted with the samples (the photo can be Instant- Polaroid or Fuji type or digital and printed) preferably take ONE photo with all tested parties in the same photograph. Have each adult sign and date the photo.

The entire collection process typically takes about 15 minutes and the clients can pay you at the time of service. Please contact us for more information.