Our tests are divided into several categories:
• Relationship tests, which identify whether a biological relationship exists between 2 or more individuals: paternity test, maternity test, twin zygosity test, sibling test, grandparent relationship test, aunt/uncle relationship test.
• Wellness tests, which provide information on how your genes may influence your lifestyle, preferences, health, and well-being: sport & performance test, nutrition test, skin care test, talent & personality test.
• Health tests, which can identify genetic predispositions to certain diseases or how the body metabolizes certain medications, among other things: pharmacogenetic test, genetic predisposition test.
• An ancestry test, which aims to provide insight into an individual's family origins and genetic lineage across different historical periods.
• Microbiome tests, which identify and quantify the various bacteria and other microorganisms present in a person's microbiome: oral microbiome test, gut microbiome test.
• Biomarker tests, which measure specific substances in the blood to assess a person's state of health, detect diseases, or track their progression: Biomarker Hormone+ Panel, Biomarker Metabolic+ Panel, Biomarker Thyroid+ Panel, Biomarker Foundation Panel.
By clicking on the product page of the test that interests you, you will find a "Download a sample report" button that will give you an idea of the report you're interested in.
If it is a relationship test, the report will give you a clear conclusion regarding the relationship analyzed (paternity, maternity, sibling relationship, etc.), as well as the associated statistical probabilities, calculated according to international standards.
In our Adnà Health & Wellness reports, you will find:
• A personalized summary of your results and your main strengths or points of attention.
• A detailed analysis of your genetic variants related to nutrition, metabolism, vitamins, sleep, skin, sport, and other dimensions of well-being.
• Your genetic predispositions (tendencies, sensitivities, moderate risks) presented clearly and in an actionable way.
• Practical, personalized recommendations to adapt your diet, lifestyle, or wellness routines.
• Educational explanations to help you understand each result without jargon.
• The scientific methodology used, including the confidence level associated with each analysis.
• Our confidentiality and ethics commitments regarding your genetic data.
Relationship tests are extremely reliable for confirming or excluding a biological relationship, but they provide no information about health or ethnic origins. Legal relationship tests are recognized for judicial, immigration, or other legal authority purposes.
Adnà offers tests for informational and educational purposes. These tests are not intended to be used as a diagnostic tool. Traits and results are not influenced by genetics alone, but also by environment, upbringing, lifestyle, and other factors. Results should be interpreted with caution and, if needed, with a healthcare professional.
• Relationship tests use DNA to establish family ties by analyzing 22 genetic markers.
• Wellness and health tests rely on cutting-edge technologies, including DNA sequencing with Illumina technology, and on the integration of peer-reviewed studies recognized by the international scientific community.
Yes, the genetic predisposition test answers this question. However, this test is not intended for diagnostic purposes.
Yes. The process is designed to be simple, fast, and discreet. You receive an easy-to-use kit containing everything needed to collect a cheek sample in just a few seconds. The instructions are clear, sample collection is done at home with no appointment or medical procedure required, returning your sample is simplified with the included envelope, the analysis is performed in accredited laboratories, and results are received confidentially through the secure portal. Here is a video showing how the sample collection works:
Both tests analyze DNA in the same way and offer the same scientific accuracy. The difference lies in the chain of custody and the use of the results:
• The informational test is performed at home with a standard kit, without identity verification, and is used for personal or family purposes.
• The legal test requires supervised sample collection, formal identity verification, complete chain-of-custody documentation, and a strict protocol; its results can be recognized for judicial, immigration, court, or other authority proceedings.
No. Sample collection is painless. It involves a simple cheek swab, gently rubbed against the inside of the cheek for a few seconds. No blood draw, needles, or medical procedure are required. The method is safe, gentle, and suitable for all ages, including children.
Relationship tests offer extremely high accuracy. For a positive paternity or relationship result, the biological relationship is confirmed with a probability of at least 99.99%. For a paternity exclusion, if the tested individual is not the biological father, the result is considered 100% certain. Analyses are performed according to strict international standards in accredited laboratories.
Yes, provided the kit instructions are followed and male contamination is avoided during sample collection. The accuracy rate is 99.9% under optimal conditions. If in doubt, the Adnà team can guide the client.
Yes, for relationship tests, our partner laboratory can perform the analysis on non-standard samples, such as a toothbrush or blood. The price is higher, generally between $600 and $850 depending on the case, and the turnaround time is longer, as the laboratory must first apply an extraction method suited to the type of material. Some samples, such as rootless hair, old tissue, or very old cigarette butts, may contain very little or degraded DNA, so the risk of an inconclusive result is often higher than with a saliva test.
Yes, for relationship tests, our partner laboratory can perform the analysis on non-standard samples such as a toothbrush or blood, for example. The price is higher, ranging from $750 to $850, and the turnaround time is longer because the laboratory must first apply a DNA extraction method suited to the type of material. Some samples (e.g., rootless hair, old tissue, very old cigarette butts) contain very little or degraded DNA.
Here is the complete list of possible sample types along with their acceptability criteria:
Success rate: 90% or more
• Whole semen: frozen vial, fresh swab, or tissue.
• Whole saliva: tube, preferably with preservative.
• Whole blood: lavender-top vacutainer tube.
• Blood/saliva on filter paper: ideally less than 60 days old.
• Bone marrow: fresh or frozen, not on a slide or in paraffin.
• Mucus / sputum: tissue, paper towel, or napkin.
• Toothbrush: let air dry for 30 minutes before packaging.
Success rate: 60% to 90%
• Blood stain on fabric: bandages, gauze, tissues, clothing.
• Semen stain on fabric: gauze, tissue, or clothing (indicate the area).
• Saliva stain on fabric: same, indicate the area.
• Unknown stain on fabric: indicate the area.
• Clipped nails: 5 to 10 recommended.
• Diabetic test strips: several recommended.
• Ear swab: cotton swab / Q-tip.
• Umbilical cord: dried, with a sample from the mother.
• Cigarette butts: several recommended.
• Tampon / sanitary pad: sometimes not viable.
• Straw: let air dry.
• Dental floss: do not touch with fingers.
• Semen (≥200 µl): send frozen.
• Muscle / organic tissue: preferably not embalmed.
• Stillborn fetus: sample from the mother required.
Success rate: 60% or less
• Hair: visible roots, 7 to 10 strands.
• Disposable razor: entire blade with debris.
• Comb / brush: entire item with debris.
• Chewing tobacco: in a plastic bag, <3 days old.
• Jewelry: ring, watch, necklace, etc.
• Chewing gum: sugar-free preferred.
• Can / glass: submit whole rather than a makeshift swab.
• Clothing: hats, caps, bandanas.
• Envelopes / stamps: must have been licked.
• Condom: whole, both inside and outside tested.
• Paraffin-embedded tissue: block or slides.
Success rate: N/A
• Teeth: molars preferred.
• Bone: femur, humerus, or metacarpal (thumb).
• Feces: in a sealed plastic bag, on dry ice or refrigerant packs.
A twin zygosity test determines whether twins are monozygotic (identical) or dizygotic (fraternal) by comparing their DNA. A sibling test instead evaluates the biological relationship between two individuals to determine whether they are siblings, by analyzing the proportion of shared DNA.
