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Collect your cheek cell DNA samples
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Aunt DNA testing
Aunt DNA tests are often needed when the alleged father or mother is deceased or unwilling to take part in the testing and/or the aunt of the child would like to establish their biological relationship to the child.
Our aunt DNA testing determines the statistical probability that a person is the aunt of a child. This type of DNA test is known as avuncular DNA testing.
When trying to determine an avuncular relationship the most conclusive method, if at all possible, is to test the parent of the child in question. In cases where the parent of the child is not available to provide a DNA sample, an avuncular DNA test can be carried out to determine the probability of the relationship.
Avuncular DNA tests are different from a paternity test which will always provide a conclusive result. When processing an avuncular DNA test, the laboratory will establish the DNA profile of the alleged relative and the child. An avuncular index is calculated using these DNA profiles.
How we do our DNA testing
We use state-of-the-art DNA technology to ensure the reliability and accuracy of our genetic testing. Our accredited laboratory also analyses up to 45 DNA markers: double the industry standard for DNA testing.
An Aunt DNA Test requires mouth swabs to be rubbed quickly and painlessly on the inside of the cheek, to collect cheek cell DNA for testing.
The test looks at up to 45 DNA markers, analysing the child’s DNA and comparing it to the potential aunt’s DNA, to determine whether a biological relationship exists
Your test kit will be sent directly to your preferred address in discreet, plain packaging, for full confidentiality.
What is the difference between the standard and the enhanced test?
Our standard aunt test is already industry-leading, as it analyses 25 DNA markers (the industry standard only analyses 16-21 markers).
What makes AlphaBiolabs unique is that we can also analyse up to 45 DNA markers. This allows more genetic material to be analysed, which strengthens the result and provides additional reassurance.
This is ideal for customers who want the most powerful DNA test available.
It is also particularly useful in tests of a more complex nature, such as an aunt test, where the chance of obtaining a conclusive result will always be lower than the more straightforward paternity or maternity tests. This is because the DNA hasn’t been directly inherited. The enhanced test will increase the chance of obtaining a conclusive result.
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What’s in our DNA aunt testing kit?
- Instructions on how to take the DNA aunt test and return the samples
- A self-addressed envelope to send your DNA test samples back to us
- Three DNA sample collection swab packages containing two swabs in each
- Individual DNA test sample envelopes for two alleged aunts and one child
If you want to test more than three people with the same test, extra swabs can be provided in the test kit (additional charges apply).
Your test kit will be sent to your preferred address in discreet, plain packaging, for full confidentiality.