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Home Avuncular DNA Test
Our (Aunt/Uncle) Avuncular DNA Test helps determine whether a biological relationship exists between an aunt or uncle and a niece or nephew. Testing can be performed with just one relative but including the mother and/or selecting 46-marker analysis can significantly improve statistical confidence. Because avuncular testing is more complex than direct paternity testing, analyzing more genetic markers can strengthen statistical confidence.
Accredited U.S. Laboratory – 34 and 46 Marker Analysis Options.
Our 34-marker Aunt/Uncle DNA Test analyzes 24–34 genetic markers and can be an excellent option when the child’s mother participates in testing. Maternal participation helps refine the analysis and can improve the statistical confidence of the results while helping families manage testing costs.
Some DNA tests analyze fewer genetic markers. Our expanded 24–34 marker analysis provides greater genetic comparison, which can strengthen statistical confidence when evaluating aunt/uncle and niece/nephew relationships and may help reduce inconclusive outcomes.
Testing can still be performed even when the mother is unavailable, although including her DNA often improves the strength of the analysis.
All testing is performed in an accredited U.S. laboratory, ensuring professional laboratory standards, secure sample handling, and strict confidentiality. PaternityUSA does not sell, share, or store DNA data in external databases, and results are typically available within 2–3 business days after the laboratory receives the samples.
Our 46-marker Aunt/Uncle (Avuncular) DNA Test provides advanced genetic analysis designed for complex extended family relationship testing. In this test, all 46 genetic markers are analyzed in every case, allowing for deeper DNA comparison when evaluating aunt/uncle and niece/nephew relationships.
Because avuncular testing is more complex than direct paternity testing, analyzing a larger number of genetic markers can strengthen statistical confidence. By examining nearly twice as many markers as many standard 20–22 marker tests, this enhanced analysis provides more genetic evidence and may help reduce inconclusive results, particularly when a parent is unavailable for testing.
All testing is performed using validated methods in accredited U.S. laboratories, ensuring professional laboratory standards, quality control, and secure sample handling. At PaternityUSA, your DNA and personal information are treated with strict confidentiality and are never sold, shared, or stored in external databases.
Results are typically available within 2–3 business days after the laboratory receives the samples, providing timely answers while maintaining rigorous analytical standards.
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NEW YORK NOTICE: Due to NY state regulations, we cannot ship home testing kits to addresses within the state of New York. Please call 1-877-786-9543 for assistance.
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Trusted by families nationwide for over two decades.
46 Marker Testing
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How Does Our Home Avuncular DNA Test Compare?
The Home Avuncular DNA Test helps determine whether a biological relationship exists between an aunt or uncle and a niece or nephew when a direct paternity test is not available. Because this is an indirect relationship test, the number of genetic markers analyzed plays an important role in the strength of the results. While many laboratories test only 16–22 markers, PaternityUSA offers enhanced options that analyze 24–34 markers as well as an advanced 46-marker test, providing significantly greater statistical confidence—especially when only the aunt or uncle and the child are available for testing. Samples are collected privately at home using simple cheek swabs and analyzed in a U.S.-based accredited laboratory to ensure accurate, reliable, and confidential results.
Our 34 Marker Test
$125
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24-34
Marker Count
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FREE
mom inclusion
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High
Conclusiveness
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FREE
2-Way Shipping
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Our 46 Marker Test
$175
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46
Marker Count
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Extra Fee
for mom inclusion
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Highest
Conclusiveness
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FREE
2-Way Shipping
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Typical Competitors
Up to $299
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16-22
Marker Count
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Extra Fee
for mom inclusion
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Variable
Conclusiveness
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Variable Pricing
on 2-Way Shipping
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A Simple, Straightforward Process To Our Home Avuncular DNA Test
The at-home testing process is simple, private, and designed to deliver accurate results in just a few easy steps.
Buy DNA Kit NowOrder Your Test Kit
Place your order online, and your at-home DNA collection kit will be shipped quickly to your address.
Collect Your Samples
Use the included cheek swabs to collect DNA samples easily and painlessly following the step-by-step instructions.
Return the Kit
Place the samples in the provided packaging and send them back to the laboratory using the prepaid return mailer.
Receive Your Results
Once the lab receives your samples, analysis begins and your results are delivered securely by email within a few business days.
Answers to Common Home Avuncular DNA Test Questions
Find answers to common questions about the Home Avuncular DNA Test and what to expect.
Our laboratory performs a high volume of relationship DNA testing in the United States, allowing us to offer competitive pricing without compromising quality. Every test is conducted using established laboratory standards to ensure accurate, reliable results. Our advanced 46-marker avuncular testing analyzes more genetic markers than most laboratories, providing greater statistical confidence for complex relationship cases. This commitment to quality and value is reflected in the consistently positive feedback we receive from customers who rely on our testing for dependable answers.
Our avuncular DNA test kits are sent FREE via trackable USPS delivery to any address in the contiguous USA. We also include a FREE prepaid return envelope to return the samples back to lab. During the checkout process, you have the option to choose expedited shipping. Expedited shipping is only for physical addresses within contiguous USA only and is business day delivery. YOU MAY ALSO USE YOUR OWN SWABS IF NECESSARY. Just choose the Collect & Send Shipping Option.
Our aunt/uncle avuncular DNA test results are ready in 2-3 days, but the overall time frame for you to get your results starts at the beginning with how/when your kit is sent to you. WE SHIP SAME DAY!! If you place your order before 12:00 PM (EST), your kit will ship same business day.
While relational DNA testing is typically less conclusive than a direct paternity test, two factors can significantly improve the strength of the results. Increasing the number of genetic markers analyzed provides greater statistical confidence, which is why our advanced 46-marker avuncular test offers more comprehensive analysis than standard tests that evaluate only 16–22 markers. When possible, including the mother in the testing process can further improve accuracy by allowing her genetic contribution to be identified and excluded, making it easier to isolate and compare the alleged father’s biological line. Although adding the mother is beneficial, a 46-marker avuncular test can still be performed using only the aunt or uncle and the child while providing strong, reliable results.
Most laboratories analyze approximately 20–22 genetic markers for relational DNA testing. Our advanced 46-marker avuncular test evaluates more than twice that number, providing greater statistical confidence and more conclusive results, particularly in complex cases. This higher level of analysis is especially beneficial when only an aunt or uncle and a child are available for testing, as additional genetic data helps strengthen the reliability of the comparison.
If test participants are located in different cities or states within the contiguous United States, additional shipping addresses can be added during the ordering process. Each participant will receive their own DNA collection kit shipped using the same method selected for the primary address, and each kit will include a prepaid return mailer. All kits are linked to the same order through unique barcodes to ensure proper processing. For shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, or international locations, please contact our office to confirm availability and pricing.
Home Avuncular DNA Test Reviews
For over 25 years, families across the United States have relied on our DNA testing for accurate results and dependable service.
“In my opinion I am very satisfied. I have an adult daughter that’s 24 years old now that I did not know I had. The results came in very quickly, took a couple of days, and I am very pleased with this product. If I need it again, this is what I’ll get. I will definitely recommend this to anybody that needs to do a DNA test.”
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Your Privacy is Protected at Every Step
Strict privacy controls are in place from DNA sample collection through result delivery. At PaternityUSA, your DNA and personal information are treated with strict confidentiality and are never sold, shared, or stored in external databases. We Value Your Privacy!
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