A step-by-step look at a standard paternity DNA test in Vancouver, from booking an appointment to receiving the report.
A typical scenario
A father in Vancouver wants to confirm his biological relationship with his child. He books a collection appointment with KINORA GENETICS (DNA), attends with the child, and both provide cheek swabs in a few minutes.
The four stages
Appointment → Sample Collection → Laboratory Testing → DNA Report. The customer deals with one team throughout, and case status can be checked online in the Client Portal.
How collection works
- A sterile cheek swab is rotated against the inside of the left cheek for about one minute; three swabs are taken from the left cheek.
- The same is repeated on the right cheek with three more swabs.
- Swabs must not touch hands, clothing, food or surfaces.
- Each swab is placed directly into the designated sealed sample bag.
- The same procedure is completed for every participant.
How long it takes
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.
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Paternity DNA Testing · Sample Collection
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.