Native American DNA Test

Paternity Express recognizes the impact of DNA testing in Native American communities. DNA Tests can be a valuable tool, when used in a manner which protects the tribe's best interests. In offering the technology to the tribe, we strive to bring accessible, accurate, affordable, and beneficial DNA Testing of all sorts to the Native American community. To this end, our testing laboratories:

provide the most accurate testing; have short turnaround time; offer exceptional customer service remain available to assist the tribe with interpretation of a particular test

We provide a variety of DNA test options to meet your tribe's particular needs. A DNA test can provide valuable information about biological relationships between living tribal members and applicants wishing to enroll for tribal membership. Many Native American tribes now use DNA Tests to establish paternity, and provide supporting evidence for enrollment or dis‑enrollment to the tribe; reunite children who were adopted out with their biological relatives, and claim child support and other benefits. These services include:

 

• Parentage Test which determines if a tribal member is indeed the biological parent of a tested child
• Family Relationship Test which establishes the probability of relatedness such as grand parentage and siblingship.
• Y Chromosome DNA Test which determines relatedness through a paternal line
• Mitochondrial DNA Test which determines relatedness through a maternal line
• Banking and Allele Analysis which preserves and safeguard genetic information.

 

DNA samples are collected by our trained professionals using a painless cheek swab procedure. We have a global network of conveniently located sample collection sites to serve your tribes or we will, at the tribe’s or a tribal member’s express requests, dispatch mobile technicians who will collect samples and send them expeditiously to our laboratories. If the tribe desires, we will provide extended consultation and complimentary training for the collection of DNA samples. Our services are confidential whether the chain of custody method or self collection method (applicable to the peace of mind test only) is employed; and if requested, we will answer questions to help you decide how DNA tests may positively impact a Native American Community.