Paternity test at a pharmacy or online: what to choose in Quebec?

In Quebec, paternity test kits are generally not sold in pharmacies. The simplest option is to order online: the kit arrives at your home in 2 to 3 business days, and the price includes the laboratory analysis.

Store kit or online order: what’s the difference?

Where kits are sold in stores, the price on the shelf often covers the kit only: the lab analysis is paid afterwards, online. The real price is therefore higher than the label.

At Adnà, online:

• Price: $225 before taxes for one father and one child, analysis and report included, plus $15 shipping with prepaid return.
• Sample collection: a painless cheek swab, done at home.
• Results: 5 to 7 business days after the samples are received, PDF report by email.

Is it as reliable as a test done in a clinic?

Yes, if you follow the kit instructions. The analysis is the same: 22 genetic markers, read by an ISO 17025 accredited Canadian laboratory. A confirmed paternity is confirmed with a probability of at least 99.99%.

When do you need an appointment rather than a kit?

If the result will be used in court or by a notary, you need a legal test: an independent person collects the samples and verifies everyone’s identity. At Adnà, this is available in Greater Montréal: legal paternity test in Montréal.

Read also

• Order a paternity test
• How much does a paternity test cost in Quebec?
• Is there a free paternity test in Quebec?
• Legal paternity test in Montréal
• What we do, and what we don’t do

Updated October 30, 2026 · By the Adnà team

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