Prenatal testing
Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Test
Find out paternity during pregnancy with a blood draw from the mother and a cheek swab from the alleged father — no invasive procedure. Every case begins with a coordinator review of eligibility and gestational age.
- Price
- Starting from US$1,195
- Turnaround
- Typically 7–12 business days after all required samples are received by the laboratory
- 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
Start by submitting your test details. A coordinator will confirm eligibility, participants, collection arrangements, and next steps before payment.
At a glance
Price, collection and next step
The practical answers first, before the detail further down this page.
Starting from
US$1,195
Taxes calculated at checkout. Covers the pregnant mother and one alleged father.
Your exact total, including applicable fees and taxes, is shown before payment.
Sample & collection
Maternal blood draw by a qualified collector, plus a cheek swab from the alleged father. Arranged by your coordinator.
Who takes part
Pregnant mother and one alleged father. Additional alleged fathers can be added.
Indicative timeline
Typically 7–12 business days after all required samples are received by the laboratory. Estimates, not guarantees.
Clear & Transparent Pricing
Pricing varies by test type and individual case requirements. Your final price will be confirmed before you proceed.
Personal testing
This is a personal-knowledge test: the result is for your own understanding during pregnancy.
Legal / official testing
Not offered as a legal test. For court or immigration purposes, a legal paternity test can be arranged after birth.
What the starting price includes
- Coordinator eligibility review before anything is booked
- Coordinated maternal blood draw and paternal cheek swab
- Accredited laboratory partner analysis and secure digital report
What can add cost
- Blood collection fees, where applicable
- Each additional alleged father
Additional fees
Prices shown are for DNA testing services unless otherwise specifically stated.
Shipping, courier, professional sample collection, blood collection, healthcare provider services and other third-party costs may be additional depending on the test and case requirements.
Any applicable additional charges will be disclosed before the order is finalized.
Additional blood collection fees may apply.
Testing is generally available from approximately 9 weeks of pregnancy. Eligibility should be confirmed before sample collection.
Shipping charges are based on the selected delivery and return options and are charged according to the applicable shipping cost.
Prices are fixed for your selected country: Canadian orders in CA$, 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$1,195
- 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?
- Expecting parents who want to know paternity before the birth
- Mothers with more than one possible father who want an answer during pregnancy
- Families planning ahead of a birth registration who want personal certainty first
What to expect
How the process works
- Step 01
Choose your test
Submit your prenatal test details below. A coordinator confirms gestational age, eligibility and the written price.
- Step 02
Arrange sample collection
A qualified collector draws the mother's blood sample; the alleged father provides a cheek swab, in person or at a coordinated location.
- Step 03
Samples are submitted to the laboratory
Samples are sealed, labelled and shipped promptly to the accredited laboratory partner.
- Step 04
Receive your results
The report is released securely through the portal and your coordinator explains what it indicates.
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.
Maternal blood sample
Drawn by a qualified collector. Blood collection fees may apply depending on location.
Alleged father cheek swab
A painless buccal swab, collected at our Richmond centre, by mobile collection or with a coordinated kit.
Collection guide
See the real prenatal kit and step-by-step instructions in the Prenatal Sample Collection Guide.
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
- Eligibility depends on gestational age and the laboratory partner's current acceptance criteria
- Not a medical, diagnostic or legal test
- Results are not guaranteed and a recollection may occasionally be needed if fetal DNA is too low
- Turnaround times are indicative only
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
The alleged father's cheek swab can be collected at our Richmond DNA Testing & Collection Centre or by coordinated appointment. The maternal blood draw is arranged with a qualified collector near the mother, in Greater Vancouver, elsewhere in Canada or internationally.
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.
Prenatal case request
Start Your Prenatal DNA Test
A coordinator reviews eligibility and confirms collection and written pricing before anything is booked or charged.
Prenatal enquiry
Tell us the situation and the timing you are working with.
Eligibility and timing review
A coordinator confirms whether the timing and circumstances are suitable.
Participant information
Details for the expectant mother and the alleged father.
KINORA confirmation
We confirm the pathway, the written quotation and your KINORA case number.
Appropriate collection kit
We arrange the correct collection materials for the case internally.
Professional maternal blood collection
Maternal blood is collected by a qualified professional. Blood draw and healthcare-provider fees may apply separately.
Alleged father sample
Collected by cheek swab, at our centre or by arranged appointment.
Packaging and documentation
Samples are packaged and documented to the requirements of the laboratory partner.
Coordinated tracked shipment
Samples are shipped together under tracking so they reach the laboratory within the required window.
Laboratory analysis
The accredited laboratory partner performs the analysis.
Secure report
We release the laboratory's report to you securely.
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