Genetrace DNA Cousin Test (lab fees included)
$148.99$169.99
This at-home DNA cousin test kit allows you to determine whether two individuals are biologically related as cousins, all from the privacy of your home. It’s quick and painless, with discreet online results available in just 1-2 days.
- Free shipping both ways
- Easy-to-use cheek swabs
- Accurate results in 1-2 business days
- AABB, ISO17025 & CLIA accredited lab
Product Description
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How It Works
| STEP 1: Purchase Your Kit | STEP 2: Collect DNA Samples | STEP 3: Mail Samples to Lab | STEP 4: Receive Your Results |
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 Your kit will be delivered to your doorstep within days with free nationwide shipping. |
 Collect painless mouth swab samples at home with the included materials. |
 Mail the samples to the lab using the prepaid shipping envelope. |
 Get your results online within 1-2 business days after testing begins. |
This test helps establish the likelihood of a biological relationship when the alleged parents are not available for testing.
This at home DNA cousin test is ideal for families wishing to investigate the likelihood that individuals are cousins when the parents are not available for testing. This cousin test can be performed in the privacy of your own home using painless mouth swabs. All tests are performed in our accredited laboratory.
Only consider DNA cousin testing in situations where it is impossible to test the alleged parents
The DNA cousin test is not as powerful as a DNA paternity test and is the weakest of the kinship test types, so this test should only be considered in situations where the parents cannot be tested and no other relatives are available for testing. The paternity test will always give an absolutely conclusive result regarding paternity. Whenever the alleged father is available for testing, the paternity test is always the recommended test as it is the most powerful and conclusive test. However, in cases where the alleged father is not available for testing and there is no other option but to test cousins, the DNA cousin test can provide a statistical analysis of the probability of relationship.
Fast results in just 1 to 2 days
Testing begins as soon as your samples arrive at the laboratory and your results are ready in just 1 to 2 business days!
Easy to use mouth swabs
Simply swab and send. You can track the status of your test 24/7 from your secure online console and download the results as soon as it is ready.
100% Discreet
Your kit will arrive in a discreet, unmarked package. Collect the samples from the privacy of your own home, then send in for testing and receive your results discreetly online.
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Easy-to-use mouth swabs
Painless mouth swab sample collection kits can be used on individuals at any age.
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Testing time: 1 to 2 business days
Collection method: Painless mouth swabs
Individuals tested: alleged cousins
Number of markers tested: Up to 27 STR loci
Age Limits: None, this test can be performed at any age
Laboratory Accreditations: AABB, CAP, CLIA, ISO17025
Reliable core CODIS markers
Tested markers include the CODIS core loci and meet stringent CODIS standards
Legal cousin test option available
If you need to use the results in court, click here to schedule a legal DNA test. The private cousin test is just as accurate as the legal test. The only difference is that the samples for the private test are collected discreetly at home whereas the samples for the legal test are collected at a collection site in the presence of a third party witness. The results of the private and legal tests are the same, the only difference is whether the collection is witnessed or done privately.
Everything you need is included in the kit – no lab fees!
Our DNA Cousin test kit provides you with everything you need to collect a painless mouth swab DNA sample and send it to our laboratory for testing. Once you’ve collected the sample, simply return it to our laboratory using the pre-paid shipping label provided in the kit. We take care of all laboratory fees, ensuring there are no additional costs or surprises.
Get answers to commonly asked questions about this test kit.
What if the parties to be tested live in different cities?
If the parties to be tested live in different cities, we can split the kit for you and send the kit components to different addresses. Since the cousin test kit components are individually barcoded, the samples will still be tested together once they arrive at the laboratory. To order a split kit, simply enter the following information in the comments box of the order form when you check out.
“Please split this kit. Send one cousin’s portion of the kit to (Cousin’s name and shipping address), and send the other cousin’s portion of the kit to (Cousin’s name and shipping address).”
An extra shipping fee of $10 will be automatically applied for each additional address within the US. Split kits will be shipped out using USPS First Class Package Service.
How conclusive are DNA cousin tests?
The DNA cousin test not as powerful as a DNA paternity test so this test should only be considered in situations where it is absolutely impossible to test the alleged father using a DNA paternity test. The paternity test will always give an absolutely conclusive result regarding paternity. Whenever the alleged father is available for testing, the paternity test is always the recommended test as it is the most powerful and conclusive test. However, in cases where the alleged father is not available for testing and there is no other option but to test the cousins, the DNA cousin test can provide a statistical analysis of the probability of relationship.
What will my DNA cousin test tell me?
When a DNA cousin test is performed, the autosomal STR profiles of the alleged cousins are obtained and compared. A statistical analysis is performed based on the match type typically expected for true biological cousins and a “Combined Kinship Index” value is obtained. The value is compared against the following chart:
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Combined Kinship Indexes and their verbal equivalent:
Combined Kinship Index >10000 = Practically proven
Combined Kinship Index from >1000 to 10000 = Highly likely
Combined Kinship Index from >100 to 1000 = Very likely
Combined Kinship Index from >10 to 100 = Likely
Combined Kinship Index from >1 to 10 = Slightly more likely than unlikely
Combined Kinship Index of 1 = Inconclusive
Combined Kinship Index from 0.1 to <1 >
What if I need to use the results in court?
The private DNA cousin test is for personal knowledge only. It is intended for families to find out the truth before deciding on the next step. If you are interested in using the results in court, you will need to choose the legal DNA test. If the choose the legal test, you cannot collect the sample in private. The sample collection must be witnessed by an unbiased third party. Click here to learn more about legal testing.
I need to bring this kit out of the country. How soon do I need to collect the sample?
The DNA cousin test kit does not have an expiration date, so you can purchase it in advance and take it at any time. After the samples are collected, the DNA is good for at least 3 months at room temperature so you have lots of time in the event that you cannot send it back right away for testing. Just remember to follow the instructions in the kit to ensure that you collect the samples correctly.
Does the DNA kit have an expiration date? Do I need to use it right away?
The DNA test kits have no expiration date so you can use them at any time.
Can this DNA cousin test be done on newborns?
Yes, the DNA cousin test can be done for individuals at any age, even newborns.
How will I get my DNA cousin test results?
When you activate your DNA cousin test kit online, you will have a secure online login to check test status and download your DNA cousin test results as soon as they are ready.
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