These days we can do so many things from the comfort of our home, so why not a DNA test as well? Absolute DNA Services has streamlined the process for the Grandparent Test, so it’s as easy as:
Important Note: Standard turnaround time for results can only be guaranteed for oral swabs. Clients wanting to provide discreet samples for DNA analysis should expect a longer turnaround time.
There are two options offered when ordering this test:
This is used to verify the biological relationship (if there is one) between a child and their grandparent. A sample from the mother is required.
Comparing both the grandfather and grandmother’s DNA to the child’s. A sample from the mother is not required for this test.
By testing the DNA of both the grandfather and the grandmother, the reconstructed DNA is used to establish a DNA profile for the parent of the child in question. Absolute DNA Services then compares the child sample to the reconstructed DNA sample provided by the grandparents, to either confirm or rule out if the parent is biological to them.
If the participants providing samples are only male, a Y Chromosome Test is advised. This is the best way of confirming a paternal bloodline, as males from the same paternal line will have a copy of the same Y chromosome. If results indicate that two (or more) males share the same Y chromosome, then they will also share a paternal relative.