At-Home Grandparent DNA Test

Turnaround for grandparent testing

Results are typically completed and emailed within 2 to 3 business days after the laboratory receives and accepts all required samples and the completed Result Notification Form.

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 authorized recipients listed on the Result Notification Form.

Alternate contact for results

If your primary email is shared, list a private email address for receiving your results on the Result Notification Form.

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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 U.S. orders
• Result Notification Form listing the authorized recipients of your confidential results
• Direct contact information for your assigned DNA Specialist

All laboratory testing fees and FedEx® shipping both ways for U.S. orders are included in the selected kit price.

Kits ship within 1 business day, with overnight delivery available at checkout. Your confidential grandparent DNA test results are typically emailed within 2 to 3 business days after the laboratory receives and accepts all required samples and the completed Result Notification Form.

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 grandparent and child included in your order, plus the mother if participating, 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 authorized recipients listed on the Result Notification Form.