How to Buy Home DNA Testing
Home DNA testing kits can cost anywhere from $100 to a couple thousand, and offer a range of functions. Most home tests will tell you if you're predisposed to certain diseases, but they won't tell you your likelihood of getting the disease, and they aren't always accurate. And if you want to take a paternity test, you'll only get the most accurate results with the mother, father and child(ren) all participating in the testing process.
Things You'll Need
- Between $75 and $3,000
- Internet connection (only if buying online)
- Access to drug store
Instructions
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Buying a home DNA test
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Determine precisely why you want to take the DNA test. If you want to know if you're predisposed to getting Crohn's disease, then you only need to test yourself. If you want to take a paternity test, then you'll need all appropriate participants for accurate results.
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Go online or to your local pharmacy. Many CVS and Rite Aid pharmacies carry DNA home testing kits. Read a little about the test online, or ask one of the pharmacists any questions you may have.
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Purchase the DNA test once you're satisfied with the range of the test's capabilities, then take it home to try it for yourself.
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Follow the test directions exactly. Tests can take between three and seven days, so sit back and relax.
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Tips & Warnings
Shop around and find what test works best for you. Have an idea of what you want to use the test for.
Tests can get rather expensive. Don't buy the first one you see. Home tests aren't the most accurate
