At-Home Paternity DNA Test with Toothbrush, Hair & More

5-7 Day Results for Discreet DNA Samples

Plan for 5 to 7 business days from lab receipt to results in email. The forensic viability review on the alternative sample takes 1 to 3 business days. Once a usable profile is extracted, the paternity comparison runs on the same schedule as any other case.

End-to-end timeline

1. Kit dispatch: within 1 business day. U.S. delivery typically takes another 1 to 2 business days.
2. Collection at home: depends heavily on the sample type. A toothbrush is faster than gathering nail clippings.
3. U.S. return shipping to the lab: typically 1 to 2 business days.
4. Forensic viability review on the alternative sample: 1 to 3 business days.
5. Paternity comparison at 24 markers with dual processing: within the 5 to 7 business day window.
6. Result delivery by email once QC clears.

When timelines run long

The most common cause of delay in a secret paternity case is a first sample that doesn't yield enough DNA. Replacing an alternative sample can take longer than recollecting a cheek swab. Your specialist advises on which alternative sample to send next if the first attempt fails.

The Human Advantage Behind Every Accurate DNA Result

Secret paternity cases carry emotional weight that a portal or an FAQ page can't handle. When your samples arrive at the lab, one dedicated DNA specialist is assigned to your case and stays with it from intake to result delivery. That person handles viability questions, replacement decisions, and result interpretation directly.

What your specialist does specifically for a secret case

• Confirms samples arrived and were logged in.
• Contacts you privately if viability is a concern.
• Explains what the result confirms and what it doesn't, before the report is released.
• Answers questions after the result about next steps, including whether to move to legal testing.

No portal, no barcode, no account

There is nothing to set up. No account, no login, no barcode to scan. If someone else uses your email, list a private email address on the Result Notification Form.

Your DNA Has a Story. We Keep It Yours.

Discreet packaging both ways

The kit ships in a plain FedEx envelope with no My Forever DNA branding and no DNA-related language on the outside. The return envelope is equally plain. Someone signing for the delivery has no way to identify what's inside.

Alternate contact for results

Results are emailed only to authorized recipients listed on the Result Notification Form. If your usual email address is shared, provide a private email address on the form. Confirm recipient details with your DNA Specialist before testing.

The charge on your statement reads "MFD"

Your credit card or bank statement shows "MFD" as the merchant, with no reference to DNA testing, paternity, or the full business name.

What we do not do with your DNA data

• 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 physical sample is destroyed after testing per lab protocol.

What "secret" testing does not do

Secret DNA testing produces informational results only. The result cannot be used in court, in custody proceedings, in immigration cases, or for child support decisions. If a legal process is involved or possible, order a legal chain-of-custody test with witnessed collection instead. Attempting to enter an informational result into a court process will not succeed.

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What’s Included

Everything you need for accurate, private DNA testing at home - with no hidden fees or surprises.

Your Discreet “Secret” At-Home Paternity DNA Test Kit arrives with all materials for a smooth, reliable, and confidential testing experience.

Every kit contains

• FDA-approved cheek swabs for the participant providing a standard sample.
• One alternative DNA sample envelope for the discreet sample.
• Illustrated step-by-step instructions covering cheek swab collection and every accepted alternative sample type.
• A guide to which discreet samples work best in different collection scenarios.
• Results notification form.
• Prepaid trackable FedEx return envelope in plain packaging for U.S. orders.
• All lab fees for one alternative sample viability review and the paternity comparison.
• A dedicated DNA specialist for the whole case.

If the discreet sample doesn't yield enough DNA

If the sample does not yield usable DNA, your specialist can help you choose an approved replacement.

• Recollection and retesting: $100.
• Additional alternative samples from the same person: $100 per sample.
• Refunds: Testing is non-refundable once an alternative sample is submitted, including the viability review.

No additional charge is applied without your approval. See our Refund Policy.

What isn't included by default

• The mother's cheek swab (available at request).
• Legal chain-of-custody documentation (separate service).
• Testing for more than one alleged father or more than one child (contact us to expand).

How It Works

Step 1 · Kit arrives in plain packaging

Ships within 1 business day of ordering. U.S. delivery via FedEx typically takes 1 to 2 business days after dispatch. Nothing on the outside identifies the contents.

Step 2 · Decide which discreet sample you can realistically obtain

Read the collection guide for the item you plan to submit. Condition, storage and handling affect whether usable DNA can be recovered. Your DNA Specialist can help you choose among the items available.

Step 3 · Collect the discreet sample

For a toothbrush, take one that's been used 20 or more times and let it air-dry completely before packaging. For hair, collect 25 to 50 strands with viable roots attached and place them in the paper envelope. For nail clippings, gather 5 to 10 pieces. Never store any sample in a plastic bag or Ziploc, and never store a wet sample.

Step 4 · Collect the cheek swab from the other participant

The other participant collects two cheek swabs by rubbing each swab against the inside of the cheek for 60 seconds. Store the swabs in the swab envelope at room temperature.

Step 5 · Ship samples back

Place the discreet sample envelope, cheek swab envelope, and notification form into the prepaid FedEx return envelope. Drop at any FedEx location or arrange a pickup.

Step 6 · Forensic viability review

The lab reviews the discreet sample first to confirm viable DNA can be extracted. This takes 1 to 3 business days. Your specialist contacts you if there's a concern.

Step 7 · Paternity comparison

Once a profile is built, the paternity comparison runs at 24 DNA genetic markers with dual processing.

Step 8 · Result delivery to your specified contact

Your specialist emails the full-color PDF report to the authorized recipients listed on the Result Notification Form. Weekends and holidays are outside the turnaround window.