Paternity DNA Testing
Find out whether a man is the biological father of a child, with paternity testing for personal reassurance or legal purposes.
Choose a home sample collection kit or an appointment at a DNA Clinic. Book online and save on both peace-of-mind and legal paternity test appointments at selected locations.
Choose your clinic, compare the available appointment times and see your discounted price in our secure online booking system. Our team can help if you are unsure which test you need.
Our DNA Clinics paternity test kit is also available at Boots for £19.99.
- Simple cheek-swab samples
- Clinic appointments and mobile sample collection across the UK
- Results typically available the next working day after all samples are received and approved for analysis
Choose the right paternity test
For personal reassurance, you can collect cheek-swab samples at home or arrange an appointment. Home kits are for peace of mind and cannot be used as legal evidence.
If you need results for court or another official purpose, contact us before ordering so the correct identification and sample collection arrangements can be made.
The test compares samples from the child and alleged father. Including the biological mother is recommended and carries no additional charge for the standard test. Testing without the mother is also available.
If potential fathers are related, tell our Clinical Advisor before arranging the test.
Paternity test prices and payment options
Home paternity testing from £89
Pay £89 in full: includes your sample collection kit, laboratory analysis for an alleged father and one child, and standard UK postage to send the kit to you.
Pay the laboratory fee later: pay £4.99 for the kit, then £89 for analysis — £93.99 in total. Standard UK postage to send the kit to you is included.
Home kits are for personal reassurance only. Check the product details for extra participants, return postage and optional delivery upgrades.
Flexible payment options
Split payments are available for appointment-based paternity testing. Our team will explain the amount needed to confirm your appointment and when the balance is due.
For a home kit, choose £89 paid in full or £4.99 for the kit followed by the £89 laboratory fee (£93.99 in total).
Contact our team to discuss appointment payment arrangements before booking.
Buy our paternity kit at Boots — £19.99
Our DNA Clinics paternity DNA test kit is available to order from Boots. Collect your cheek-swab samples at home for personal reassurance.
Visit Boots for full laboratory testing, pricing and delivery details before ordering.
Book your appointment online and save
Discounted online booking is available for both peace-of-mind and legal paternity tests at selected clinics.
Choose your location in SimplyBook, select the appropriate paternity test and view the discounted price and available times before booking. For example, Manchester currently offers peace-of-mind testing for £220 and legal testing for £365 online.
Standard clinic and mobile prices
Personal paternity testing: £250 at a clinic or £290 for mobile sample collection.
Legal paternity testing: £395 at a clinic or £420 for mobile sample collection.
Standard appointment prices cover the mother, alleged father and one child. Additional participants and non-standard requirements may cost extra.
Discounted online clinic prices are available through SimplyBook. If your preferred location or test is not available online, call 0800 988 7107.
How your paternity test works
1. Choose the right test
Decide whether you need personal reassurance or a legal test. Our team can help you confirm the participants, collection option and total cost.
2. Collect the samples
Use the cheek swabs and instructions in your home kit, or attend your clinic or mobile appointment. Complete the required consent and identification paperwork.
3. Laboratory analysis
The laboratory compares the child’s DNA profile with the alleged father’s profile. Including the biological mother helps identify which markers were inherited from each parent.
4. Receive your results
Results are typically available the next working day after all samples are received and approved for analysis. Incomplete paperwork or unsuitable samples can cause delays; our team will explain anything that needs resolving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a paternity test be used to change a birth certificate?
A paternity test may be needed as part of an application to change a birth certificate. Tell us what the results are needed for before you book, so we can discuss the correct test and collection arrangements. A home kit for personal reassurance is not suitable as legal evidence, and a DNA result does not automatically change a birth certificate.
What if potential fathers are related?
Tell our clinical team before arranging the test if potential fathers are related, for example brothers or a father and son. This affects how the laboratory interprets the DNA evidence. A Clinical Advisor will explain the appropriate testing options.
How accurate is a paternity DNA test?
For a positive result, the probability of paternity is typically over 99.9999% when the biological mother is included. When the mother is not tested, the reported probability can be 99.99%. A negative result excludes the tested man as the biological father. Your report explains the laboratory findings. Tell our Clinical Advisor before booking if potential fathers are related.
Can I spread the cost of a paternity test appointment?
Yes. Split payment is available for appointment-based paternity testing. Our team will explain the amount needed to confirm your appointment and when the balance is due. The full test price still applies. Contact us to discuss payment arrangements before booking.
You can also book discounted peace-of-mind or legal paternity appointments online at selected clinics. SimplyBook shows the available services, appointment times and prices. If you want to split your payment, speak to our team first so we can explain the arrangements for your booking.
Can I buy a DNA Clinics paternity test at Boots?
Yes. You can order our DNA Clinics paternity DNA test kit from Boots for £19.99 and collect cheek-swab samples at home for personal reassurance.
Visit the Boots product page for full laboratory testing, pricing and delivery details before ordering. Home kits are not suitable for legal purposes.
How do I order a paternity test?
For personal reassurance at home, choose a home paternity test kit: pay £89 in full, including the kit, laboratory analysis and standard UK postage to send it to you, or pay £4.99 for the kit and the £89 laboratory fee later (£93.99 in total).
You can also buy our DNA Clinics paternity kit at Boots for £19.99. Visit Boots for full laboratory testing, pricing and delivery details.
For a clinic appointment, book online and save on both peace-of-mind and legal paternity testing at selected locations. The booking system shows available clinics, appointment times and discounted prices.
If you need a legal test, mobile sample collection, split payments or help choosing, contact our team or call 0800 988 7107. Home kits are for personal reassurance only.
How do I collect my own paternity DNA samples?
Home kits use simple cheek swabs. Follow the instructions supplied with your kit, complete the consent paperwork and return the labelled samples as directed. Each participant needs their own correctly labelled sample. Contact our team before sampling if you are unsure about the instructions or consent requirements.
Does the mother need to take part in the paternity test?
Testing without the mother is available, but we recommend including the biological mother. Her sample helps the laboratory identify which DNA markers the child inherited from each parent, and there is no additional charge to include her in the standard test. If the alleged father is unavailable, call 0800 988 7107 to discuss whether sibling or grandparent testing may be suitable.
How long does it take to get paternity DNA test results?
Results are typically sent the next working day after all samples are received at the laboratory and approved for analysis. Returned samples and paperwork are checked first. If anything is missing or could delay your results, we will get in touch to help resolve it.
Do you offer free paternity testing?
No. DNA Clinics charges for paternity testing. We offer options that can make the cost easier to manage, including paying the laboratory fee later for a home kit and splitting appointment payments.
Discounted online appointments are available for both peace-of-mind and legal paternity tests at selected clinics. View discounted paternity appointments and book online.
These are paid tests. SimplyBook shows the price for your chosen service and location before you book.
Does the Boots kit price include laboratory testing?
The £19.99 price is for the sample collection kit. Please visit the Boots product page for full details of laboratory testing, charges and delivery before ordering.
Can I order a free paternity test kit?
We do not offer free paternity testing. With our £89 paid-in-full home test, the sample collection kit and standard UK postage to send it to you are included in the price; laboratory analysis is also included.
If you prefer to pay the laboratory fee later, order the kit for £4.99 and pay £89 for analysis later (£93.99 in total). Compare both home-kit payment options.
Our kit is also available at Boots for £19.99. Visit Boots for full laboratory testing, pricing and delivery details. These home tests are for personal reassurance only.
Paternity test appointments near you
We have a network of DNA Clinics throughout the UK, with appointments in your local area and mobile sample collection at your home or another convenient location.
Book online and save on peace-of-mind and legal paternity tests at selected clinics. Choose your location and view discounted appointments in SimplyBook.
If your preferred clinic is not listed online, or you need a mobile or same-day appointment, call 0800 988 7107 and our team will help.
Arrange your paternity DNA test
Ready to book? Save on your peace-of-mind or legal paternity test by booking online at a participating clinic. SimplyBook shows the available locations, appointment times and discounted prices.
If you need help choosing a test, want to discuss split payments or would prefer mobile sample collection, speak to our Clinical Advisors or request an appointment below.
Prefer to collect your samples at home? Choose a home kit from our online shop or order our DNA Clinics paternity kit from Boots for £19.99. Visit Boots for full testing and pricing details.