The paternity test cost depends on the type of collection and test you choose. Below, we have provided some examples of what a paternity test could cost based on your choices. Please note, all prices for appointment-based DNA tests are inclusive of VAT.

First, there are three types of sample collection service, these are:

An appointment for your paternity test at a DNA Clinic*.
Or, an appointment at a location of your *choice by a mobile collection officer.
Or, by ordering a paternity DNA test self-collection kit.

*geographic and practical limitations may apply for certain requests

Paternity Test Price Options

Appointment based paternity test prices at a DNA Clinic

If you wanted to book a ‘peace of mind’ paternity test at a clinic, the cost would be £250. This is for a mother, child and alleged father. Or, if you wanted to test an extra child, this would increase the cost by £60. So, to test a mother, two children and an alleged father, the total cost is £310.

What would be the cost of a legal paternity DNA test using the example above? The cost for mother, child and alleged father is £395. The extra person cost is £90. So, the total for mother, two children and alleged father is £485.

Also, if you wanted to test two alleged fathers, then this would need a separate test analysis entirely.

DNA paternity test kits

If you prefer to take your own DNA mouth swab samples, you can order a DNA home kit. There are three options for the paternity DNA home kit.

You can order a Paternity DNA Clinics test kit from Boots for only £19.99. The cost of the test analysis is then only £99.
You can order a paternity test kit from our online store. The DNA test kit is free and the test analysis fee on return of your samples is only £99.
You can call 0800 988 7107 and order a paternity home DNA kit from a Clinical Advisor. A deposit of £20 is required to order the kit, and the remaining test analysis cost is £99.

To have an extra person (child) tested for any of the above options is only £42.

Mobile collection paternity DNA test prices

If you choose this collection option, the prices for a paternity DNA test would be as follows. The basic cost for a mother, child and alleged father is £290. The extra cost to have another child tested is £60. So the total cost for mother, two children and alleged father is £350.

The Legal paternity test cost is £420 for a mother, child and alleged father. The extra person (child) cost is £90. So, the total cost for testing two children is £510.

Split Payment Options

To help spread the cost of your DNA test, we offer a split payment option. This is a popular option and is available for all paternity DNA tests.

Self-collection paternity DNA test kits, including Boots paternity tests

We need the first half of the paternity test cost when we receive your samples to begin the analysis. To receive the results from your paternity test, you must pay the remaining balance before they are due.

Appointment based paternity DNA tests

To confirm the appointment, you must pay at least the first half of the test cost. To receive the results from your paternity test, you must pay the remaining balance before they are due.

What do we include in the paternity DNA test price?

Our price includes

Paternity DNA sample collection for up to 3 individuals.
Dispatch of paternity DNA test kits.
Your paternity test appointment.
Full support from a dedicated case manager*.
Laboratory DNA test analysis of your samples.
All paternity DNA testing correspondence and reports.

Also, legal paternity DNA test costs include the following:

Collection of legal identification for legal paternity tests.
Legal verification by a trained sample collector for legal paternity tests.
Paternity test reports including identity of test participants.

*Appointment based tests only

What is not included in the paternity DNA test price?

Post paternity test support and optional counselling.
Testing more people. For example, an extra child or alleged father. We have detailed these costs above.
Unusual mobile collection requests. For example, at a prison or hospital location.
Postage and packing for paternity DNA tests ordered on line.
Additional appointment requests.