DNA Relationship and Identity Tests

At Test Smartly Labs, we offer a variety of DNA testing, which fall under the categories below:

Relationship and Paternity Testing

As you can imagine, Relationship and Paternity DNA Testing mostly involve relatives wanting to learn more about their relationships with various family members.

• Paternity & Maternity Testing: To prove or disprove that someone is or is not a father (paternity testing) or mother (maternity testing) of the child in question.
• Grandparentage: This will prove or disprove someone is the father/mother or prove a biological relationship with a child by testing grandparents.
• Siblingship Testing: This test will determine if two individuals are full or half siblings.
• Twin Testing: To check if twins are fraternal or identical, also known as a twin zygosity test.

A Note On Paternity Testing

It's important to note that there are two types of paternity tests: legal and non-legal. The admissible version can be used in court, while the non-legal one involves performing the test in the privacy of your home by ordering a DNA kit from or a non-legal can also be done in a Testing Center. The latter is only relevant for personal knowledge and peace of mind and cannot be used to support a case in court.

If parental testing is needed for legal purposes such as immigration, custody, visitation, inheritance, or child support the test must be made with a professional DNA lab testing company such as Test Smartly Labs. This is because we are certified specimen collectors and partners with AABB accredited DNA laboratories. Although it may be the more expensive option, doing it right the first time could save you money in the long run.

Immigration DNA Testing

The U.S. government will accept DNA testing as proof of a biological relationship if other forms of credible proof such as legal documents, marriage certificates, and photos are not available. This is the only form of non-documentation the government will accept as proof of biological relationship for immigrant visas.

The government will only accept the following DNA tests to prove biological relationships:

• Paternity Testing for Immigration: If you need to prove paternity for an immigration visa, Test Smartly Labs can help. Whether it’s your child or the alleged father that is abroad, one of you will need to be in the U.S. in order for us to help.
• Maternity Testing for Immigration: Proving the relationship between mother and child is one valid form of proof, the State Department will accept as proof for a biological relationship on an immigration visa. If you need to prove a family relationship and do not have other documentation, we can help.
• Kinship Testing for Immigration: The only kinship testing for immigration that the U.S. Government has stated they will accept for immigrant visas is full or half-siblingship DNA tests. All other kinship tests to prove a biological relationship (like testing aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.) is not guaranteed to be accepted as the proof needed to approve a visa. Genetic tests to prove relationships to extended family members are not as reliable and therefore not accepted.

Forensic DNA Testing

Test Smartly Labs partners with various law enforcement agencies to handle sensitive samples and confidential information. Whether it’s a criminal case or a natural disaster, we can collect specimens needed to run 100% accurate DNA tests. When collecting DNA based on the Forensic Index, we can use anything from hair and saliva to semen and skin. Our Forensic DNA testing includes:

• DNA Matching: DNA matching is a process that you would go through if you want to determine your ancestors – whether it’s to determine your ancestry, ethnicity and/or members of your family tree.
• Deceased DNA Matching: In the case where someone has died from either natural or unnatural causes, Test Smartly Labs can help if DNA matching is needed.
• DNA Profiles for Children: The reasons vary as to why some parents request DNA profiles for children. Most often, they are planning for a worst-case scenario, like a kidnapping, or if the child runs away or goes missing, and would need to be identified.
• Employee DNA Profiles: If your industry involves risk and an element of danger to your workers, we advise you to get employee DNA profiles. This can help you get your employees’ DNA on record in the event they’re involved in an accident where you’d need to profile them. This is especially important amongst industries like fire, police, mining–amongst others where tragic accidents and fatalities may occur.

Ancestry DNA Testing

Have you ever wondered where you come from? Or, where your ancestors originate from? While some families have maintained strong genealogical records detailing the stories of individuals from past generations, many do not have any idea where they come from. Did you know an Ancestry DNA Test can offer insights all with a simple cheek swab? With the ability to trace your bloodline from continent to continent, connect you with unknown family members, and identify medical predispositions, millions of people are choosing to take this simple, inexpensive, and non-invasive test to provide them with a glimpse into their heritage.

With the recent explosion in DNA research and access to rudimentary ancestry testing, a number of for-profit commercial companies have begun offering heritage identification products. Often an inferior product, these commercial DNA testing companies provide minimal data and information at an exaggerated cost – thus exploiting the natural curiosity of their clients. At Test Smartly Labs, we provide DNA Ancestry Testing that is superior to the mail-order offerings of our counterparts. With the ability to test for over 80,000 individual DNA markers, an interactive world map, and unique ancestral markers that simply cannot be found in modern commercial tests, Test Smartly Labs provides integrity, confidence, and affordability on your path to DNA ancestry clarity.

Our Ancestry DNA Testing includes:

• Ethnicity DNA Testing: We offer the Ancestral Origins™ DNA genealogy test to help you understand the regions and populations your ancestors may have lived in.
• Inheritance and Estate DNA Testing: In cases where inheritance wishes are not clearly stated, or there’s a dispute, DNA testing may be useful.

Advanced DNA Testing for Overall Health

Advanced DNA Tests look for specific chromosomes, genes, or proteins to help with your overall health. Advanced DNA Testing can help to determine various diseases and conditions, as well as determine the potential risk of these diseases and conditions actually developing. If you are aware of these genetic predispositions, you are able to take the necessary measures to curb or even prevent them altogether. At Test Smartly Labs, we conduct the following Advanced DNA Tests:

• Healthy Weight DNA Test: This test uses a proprietary algorithm that helps physicians to match the correct diet and exercise routine with an individual's specific genetic makeup.
• Food & Pet Allergy DNA Test: There are several food and environmental sensitivities which can be found through Advanced DNA testing. These food sensitivities include gluten and wheat sensitivities, as well as intolerance to environmental factors like mold and pollen.
• Healthy Skin DNA Test: A Skin DNA Test helps in determining the correct treatment for your skin, enabling better prevention or control of the aging process by looking at your unique genetic makeup.