Identity Verification – Participants provide valid identification and documentation to confirm the identity of each individual involved in the test, ensuring the results are properly associated with the correct individuals.
DNA Sample Collection – A trained professional collects DNA samples, typically through a painless buccal (cheek) swab, following standardized procedures to ensure sample integrity and accuracy.
Chain-of-Custody Documentation – For legal or court-admissible testing, strict chain-of-custody protocols are followed to document who collected the sample, when it was collected, and how it was handled and transported.
Laboratory Processing and Genetic Analysis – Collected samples are sent to a certified laboratory where genetic markers are analyzed and compared to determine biological relationships or confirm paternity.
Results Reporting and Confidential Delivery – Once testing is complete, official results are prepared and securely delivered to the authorized individuals, attorneys, or courts, depending on the purpose of the test.