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Additional information
Maternity test: confirm the link between a mother and her child
Adnà’s maternity test compares the DNA of an alleged mother and a child to confirm or rule out a biological relationship. The saliva sample is collected at home and is painless. The analysis is carried out by a partner laboratory accredited to ISO 17025. You receive a PDF report by email 5 to 10 business days after the lab receives your samples.
People use it in very different situations: an adoption and the search for one’s origins, a family reunion, a doubt after a birth, a check after assisted reproduction.
How much does a maternity test cost?
The price depends on how many people are tested. All prices include the kit, the prepaid return label, the lab analysis and the report.
| Participants | Price |
|---|---|
| Alleged mother and 1 child | €169 |
| Alleged mother and 2 children | €269 |
| Alleged mother and 3 children | €369 |
| Special sample (toothbrush, hair, blood…) | €600 |
There are no hidden fees: no subscription, no admin fee and no fee to receive your results.
An informational test, for personal use
In Europe, Adnà offers informational relationship tests only. They are designed to answer a personal or family question privately. Their results are not intended for use in court.
Rules on DNA relationship testing vary from one country to another. Before ordering, check that an informational test is allowed in your country of residence.
How the test works, step by step
- Order online. Your kit arrives within 4 to 5 business days. It contains one sample envelope per person tested.
- Collect the samples. Each person rubs a swab inside their cheek for a few seconds. It is painless. Our video guide shows every step.
- Send the samples back with the prepaid return label included in your kit.
- Get your results by email, as a PDF, 5 to 10 business days after the lab receives your samples.
How accurate is the result?
The lab analyzes 22 genetic markers (loci). If the woman tested is the biological mother, the probability of maternity is at least 99.99%. If she is not, she is excluded with 100% certainty.
Your report states the result in one clear sentence, followed by the detail of the markers analyzed. You can see a sample before ordering by downloading the sample report on this page.
What if the alleged mother is not available?
- Her parents: a grandparentage test compares the child with the alleged mother’s parents.
- Another of her children: a siblingship test shows whether two people share one or two parents.
- A personal item: a toothbrush or hair with roots can be analyzed with the “Special sample collection” option. The success rate depends on the item.
To check a link with the father, choose the paternity test instead.
Consent and privacy
Every adult tested must give consent. For a minor child, a parent or legal guardian consents. Your results are sent only to the email address used for the order.
Same-Day Delivery
Shipped the same day you order.
French, English and Spanish customer support available.
SCC Accredited - Accrédité par le CCN
Our partner laboratory is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada
Canadian Business
DNA tests designed and processed in Canada. Order online from across Europe and the OK.
ISO 17025 Certification
ISO17025 Accredited Partner Laboratory
Maximum Reliability
Standard 22 loci test at no additional cost
Questions?
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 sent directly at the email address associated with your order, in PDF format. Here is a video showing how the sample collection works:
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 99.99% 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, for example. The price is higher, around 600 euros depending on the case, 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.
No. In Europe, Adnà offers informational relationship tests only, for personal use. Their results are not intended for court proceedings, and Adnà does not offer DNA tests for immigration. For an official procedure, check with the authority concerned: it usually requires its own laboratory and a supervised sample collection.
Relationship tests are extremely reliable for confirming or excluding a biological relationship, but they provide no information about health or ethnic origins. In Europe, our relationship tests are informational: they are intended for personal use and are not designed for court or immigration purposes.
• After collecting and registering your sample, affix the prepaid return label included in the envelope in the same spot as the shipping label.
• Seal the envelope, making sure it contains the samples securely closed in their packaging.
• Mail the envelope by dropping it in a mailbox.
• You will be able to track your order and receive key shipping notifications by email.