DNA testing near you
DNA Testing Near Me
Looking for a DNA test near you? KINORA GENETICS provides DNA testing services and coordinates DNA sample collection for clients in Richmond, Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, other areas of British Columbia, across Canada, and internationally.
- Price
- Starting from US$299
- Turnaround
- Typically 5–10 business days after the laboratory partner receives all samples
- Where
- Richmond, BC centre · coordinated collection in Canada and internationally
- Richmond, BC collection centre
- Professional sample collection
- Qualified accredited laboratory partner
- Secure, confidential case management
At a glance
Price, collection and next step
The practical answers first, before the detail further down this page.
Starting from
US$299
Starting price for a personal paternity test. Other tests, legal documentation and collection arrangements are quoted in writing before collection.
Your exact total, including applicable fees and taxes, is shown before payment.
Sample & collection
Richmond, BC collection centre by appointment; coordinated collection in other cities and countries; home kit for personal testing only.
Who takes part
Participants can be collected in the same place or in different cities and countries under one case.
Indicative timeline
Typically 5–10 business days after the laboratory partner receives all samples. Estimates, not guarantees.
Clear & Transparent Pricing
Pricing varies by test type and individual case requirements. Your final price will be confirmed before you proceed.
Personal testing
Personal / peace-of-mind testing: private answers for yourself, a home kit may be used where appropriate.
Legal / official testing
Legal and immigration testing: identity verification, witnessed collection and chain of custody. Acceptance is decided by the receiving authority.
What the starting price includes
- Help choosing the right test and purpose
- Collection at our Richmond centre or coordinated near you
- Analysis and report by an accredited laboratory partner
Additional fees
Prices shown are for DNA testing services unless otherwise specifically stated.
Shipping, courier, professional sample collection, blood collection, healthcare provider services and other third-party costs may be additional depending on the test and case requirements.
Any applicable additional charges will be disclosed before the order is finalized.
Professional sample collection fees may apply where required or requested, and are not included in the displayed testing price unless specifically stated.
Shipping charges are based on the selected delivery and return options and are charged according to the applicable shipping cost.
Prices are fixed for your selected country: Canadian orders in CA$, U.S. and international orders in US$. Your bank or card issuer may apply its own foreign currency fees.
How your quote is built
- DNA testing fee
- Starting from US$299
- Professional sample collection
- Additional if applicable
- Kit delivery
- Based on selected shipping option / actual applicable cost
- Prepaid return shipping
- Optional / actual applicable cost
- Additional participants
- If applicable
- Non-standard sample processing
- If applicable
- Express processing
- If applicable
- Other third-party fees
- If applicable
- Tax
- If applicable
- Total
- Confirmed in writing before your order is finalized
Analysis is performed by our accredited laboratory partners — see how the laboratory partner model works. Prices shown are starting prices for the standard case described, confirmed in writing before collection.
Who it is for
Is this the right service for your situation?
- Personal / peace-of-mind DNA testing — private family questions, home kit where appropriate
- Legal DNA testing — family law, estate, guardianship or other official files
- Immigration DNA testing — family sponsorship and other authority requests
- Paternity testing — confirming a biological father and child relationship
- Family relationship testing — siblings, grandparents, aunts/uncles and wider family
What to expect
How the process works
- Step 01
Tell us your question
Who needs to be tested, where each person lives, and whether the result is for personal, legal or immigration use.
- Step 02
Get the right test
We recommend the test and collection requirements that match the purpose, and confirm pricing in writing.
- Step 03
Collect near you
Attend our Richmond centre, a coordinated collection location near you, or use a home kit for eligible personal testing.
- Step 04
Laboratory analysis
Samples are analysed by a qualified, accredited laboratory partner.
- Step 05
Receive your report
Your report is released securely, and a coordinator can explain what it means.
Samples
Sample types that may be considered
Cheek swabs are the standard collection method. Other sample types may be considered case by case; DNA recovery from non-standard samples can never be guaranteed.
Personal testing
May use a home collection kit where appropriate. Results are for personal knowledge only.
Legal testing
Requires identity verification, witnessed collection and chain-of-custody documentation.
Immigration testing
Follows the receiving authority's instructions, with controlled professional collection.
Full detail on accepted material is in the DNA samples guide, or check a specific item with the sample assessment tool.
Limitations
What this service does not do
- Richmond, BC is our only physical centre; other cities are service areas where we coordinate collection
- No result is described as 100% certain, and inconclusive outcomes are possible for some comparisons
- We do not guarantee that a court or authority will accept a report
- DNA analysis and reporting are performed through qualified, accredited laboratory partners as part of the KINORA GENETICS testing process
KINORA GENETICS is a professionally managed DNA testing service operated by Canadian International Business Development Corp., providing guided test selection, professional sample collection, digital case management, laboratory coordination and secure result delivery. DNA analysis is performed through qualified, accredited laboratory partners.
Laboratory & AccreditationRichmond · Vancouver · Canada
Where collection takes place
Our Richmond DNA Testing & Collection Centre serves Richmond, Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey and Greater Vancouver. Clients elsewhere in British Columbia, across Canada and internationally can have collection coordinated by location and linked to one case.
Kinora Genetics425 – 6388 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, Canadahello@kinoradna.com
Richmond is our Head Office and DNA Testing & Collection Centre. Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey and other Greater Vancouver locations, along with the rest of Canada and international destinations, are served through collection coordination — see locations and service areas.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
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