Determining Siblingship

A sibling DNA test is a test conducted to determine if two children share one or both parents (i.e., if they are half or full siblings). It is an indirect way to determine family relationships when an alleged father is not available for a paternity test. Results of a siblingship test may be used as proof in Social Security benefit and other inheritance claims.

A siblingship test starts with the analysis of known relatives: Sibling 1 and Sibling 2 do not share the same mother and they want to find out if they share the same biological father—in this situation, a half siblingship test is performed. Sibling 1 and Sibling 2 share the same biological mother but are unsure if they share the same biological father—in this situation, a full siblingship test is performed. In the test, the siblings’ DNA profiles are compared to see how much of their DNA could have come from a common father. Participation of the mother(s) is encouraged to help exclude the mother’s contribution to the children’s DNA. Siblingship tests require more analysis, and they could be more costly and take a longer time to complete without the mother’s participation.

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. For Current DNA Testing Fees

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.