At-Home Grandparent DNA Test

Turnaround for grandparent testing

Results are typically completed and emailed within 2 to 3 business days after all samples and the completed notification form arrive at the lab and are placed into processing. Turnaround starts on the day the lab logs samples in.

Why the timeline runs longer than paternity

Grandparent testing requires an inheritance model calculation rather than a direct parent-child comparison. The extra statistical work happens inside the 2 to 3 business day window. Results are processed Monday through Friday. Weekends and holidays are outside the turnaround.

What can extend the timeline

The most common cause of delay is a swab that arrived low-DNA. With three or more samples in the case (one or both grandparents plus the grandchild, plus optionally the mother), the odds of one sample presenting a viability concern are higher than a two-person case. Your specialist contacts you before running the comparison if any sample is a concern.

One specialist for the whole case

When your samples arrive at the lab, one dedicated DNA specialist is assigned to your case. That person confirms samples arrived, coordinates any viability concerns across the multiple swabs involved, releases the report by email, and answers questions after.

What your specialist handles

• Confirms all samples arrived and are logged in against the shared case identifier.
• Contacts you if any swab appears low-DNA before running the comparison.
• Coordinates adding the mother's cheek swab, the second grandparent, or an aunt or uncle if that would strengthen the result.
• Releases the report and walks through the likelihood ratio.
• Advises on whether testing additional relatives would help if the result is inconclusive.

No portal, no barcode, no account

Nothing to set up, activate, or log into. Everything happens through direct communication with your specialist by email or phone.

Discreet packaging both ways

The kit ships in a plain FedEx envelope with "Confidential" as the sender, no branding, no DNA-related language.

Private billing

The charge appears as "MFD" on your credit card or bank statement.

DNA handling

• Physical samples destroyed after testing per laboratory protocol.
• No consumer DNA profile is built or stored.
• No upload to ancestry, genealogy, law enforcement, or research databases.
• DNA data is never sold, licensed, or shared.
• The result PDF is emailed only to the contact you specify.

Alternate contact for results

If your primary email is shared, specify a separate results contact when you set up the case.

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Everything You Need for a Simple, Seamless DNA Testing Experience

The My Forever DNA At-Home Grandparent DNA Test Kit includes everything needed for a smooth, private, and reliable DNA testing process - with no hidden fees and no surprises.

Inside Your Kit:

• Easy step-by-step DNA sample collection instructions for at-home use
• DNA sample envelopes for each participant
• FDA-approved sterile cheek swabs for simple, pain-free sample collection
• Prepaid FedEx® 2-Day return envelope for secure sample delivery
• Result Notification Form for fast, personalized communication - with no kit activation and no online portal required because we keep your experience personal
• Direct contact information for your assigned DNA Specialist

All laboratory testing fees and FedEx® shipping both ways are included in the total price, so you’ll never pay extra for processing or return delivery.

Kits ship within 1 business day, with overnight delivery available at checkout. Once your samples arrive at the lab and are placed into processing, your confidential grandparent DNA test results are delivered by email within 2–3 business days.

How It Works

Step 1 · Order and receive the kit

Kit ships within 1 business day in plain FedEx packaging.

Step 2 · Collect cheek swabs

Each participant (grandparent plus grandchild, and optionally the mother or a second grandparent) collects two cheek swabs by rubbing each swab against the inside of the cheek for 60 seconds.

Step 3 · Air-dry the swabs

Let all swabs air-dry at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. Never seal wet swabs.

Step 4 · Package samples separately

Place each participant's dry swabs into their labeled envelope. Complete the notification form with participant identifiers.

Step 5 · Ship samples to the lab

Put everything into the prepaid FedEx return envelope. Drop at any FedEx location.

Step 6 · Lab logs samples and confirms intake

Your specialist confirms intake.

Step 7 · Grandparent comparison

The lab runs the grandparent-grandchild comparison with dual processing over 2 to 3 business days.

Step 8 · Report delivery

The full-color PDF report is emailed to the contact you specified.