Realistic timelines for paternity DNA testing, and the factors that can make a case faster or slower.
A typical scenario
A customer in Burnaby books a paternity test and wants to plan around the result date.
Typical timeline
For a standard paternity test, results are generally available in about one week after the samples have been collected and received for testing. This is a typical estimate, not a guarantee — sample condition, testing requirements and laboratory processing can affect the timeline.
When the clock starts
Laboratory time begins once all qualifying samples have been received. If one participant is collected later — for example overseas — the case starts when the last sample arrives.
What can add time
Non-standard samples, international shipping, legal documentation and prenatal testing generally take longer than a standard post-birth paternity test.
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Next step
Not sure which test fits your situation? Use the Test Finder or contact KINORA GENETICS for case guidance. You can read typical situations in our Real-World DNA Testing Cases.
KINORA GENETICS manages the customer-facing testing process from start to finish, including test selection, sample collection, documentation, case management and secure report delivery. DNA analysis is performed through qualified laboratory partners as part of the testing process.