What is the difference between in-home and legal tests?
The main difference between in-home and legal tests is that there is no Chain of Custody followed in the in-home test. A Chain of Custody is a legal documentation process that proves samples are collected by a neutral third party, such as a clinic or laboratory. A Chain of Custody is required for the DNA test results to be legally defensible (accepted by courts and other government agencies). However, many of our clients would like to take a test for personal knowledge, peace of mind, or curiosity, and they don’t intend to use the results for legal purposes. The in-home test option allows them to take the test at a lower cost and in the privacy of their own homes.
The main difference is that in their is no Chain of Custody in the In Home test. Chain of Custody is legal documentation that proves samples are collected by a neutral party, such as a clinic or laboratory. Chain of Custody is required for the DNA test to be accepted by courts. However, many of our clients would like to take a test for personal knowledge, and they don’t intend to use the results for legal purposes. The in-home test option allows them to take the test at a lower cost and in the privacy of their own homes.
