Ensure your results meet Canadian standards.
If you require DNA paternity results intended for submission in official or legal proceedings, you will need to choose our Legal DNA Testing service. DNA Tests Direct provides court-admissible results accepted by courts across Canada and government bodies such as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
What makes a Legal DNA different?
Unlike at-home test kits, Legal DNA Tests follow a strict chain-of-custody process to ensure court-admissible results. The process includes:
- Verification of each participant's government-issued photo ID.
- Submission of a current passport-style photo of each participant.
- Fingerprints taken at the time of sample collection.
- Witnessed sample collection by an impartial third-party.
This careful process ensures your results are legally valid and officially recognized in legal proceedings across Canada.
DNA Maternity Test
- Results in 1-2 business days
- 100% Accuracy
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- All inclusive, no additional charges
1 alleged mother, 1 child | CA$195 | 1 alleged mother, 1 child CA$195 | Order Now |
1 alleged mother, 2 children | CA$290 | 1 alleged mother, 2 children CA$290 | Order Now |
1 alleged mother, 3 children | CA$385 | 1 alleged mother, 3 children CA$385 | Order Now |
1 alleged mother, 4 children | CA$480 | 1 alleged mother, 4 children CA$480 | Order Now |
1 alleged mother, 5 children | CA$575 | 1 alleged mother, 5 children CA$575 | Order Now |
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DNA Maternity Testing
Seeking to establish the biological connection between a mother and child? The DNA Tests Direct At-Home DNA Maternity Test provides conclusive answers. This test is ideal for various situations, including adoption reunions, confirming relationships after IVF procedures, or for personal peace of mind. Our easy-to-use at-home kit offers a private and convenient way to get the clarity you need, with all testing performed in our accredited Canadian laboratory.
How the DNA Maternity Test Works

Order your DNA Kit
Place your order online, and we’ll send you a DNA test kit with everything you need to collect your samples.

Collect your Samples
Follow the detailed, step-by-step instructions to collect DNA samples using the provided mouth swabs.

Lab Analysis
Use the provided return envelope to mail your DNA samples to our Canadian laboratory for analysis.

Receive Results
Download your DNA results from your online account within 1-2 business days of sample receipt at the lab.
Private and Reliable Cousin DNA Testing
DNA Tests Direct is committed to providing accurate, private, and reliable DNA testing services for families across Canada. Here’s how our at-home maternity test delivers certainty:
- Accredited Canadian Laboratory: All testing is performed exclusively within Canada, ensuring your DNA samples and sensitive genetic information are protected by Canadian privacy laws and never leave the country.
- Fast and Accurate Results:Â Receive your confidential results online in just 1-2 business days from the moment our Canadian lab receives your samples.
- Guaranteed Accuracy: Our laboratory analyzes an extensive set of up to 27 genetic markers to deliver probabilities of maternity greater than 99.9999% for inclusions (when the tested woman is the biological mother) and 100% for exclusions.
- Dual-Process Testing: Every test undergoes our dual-process analysis, meaning your samples are independently tested twice to ensure 100% accuracy.

Understanding Your DNA Maternity Test Results
Your DNA Tests Direct maternity test report is designed to be clear, straightforward, and provide a definitive answer. You can expect one of two outcomes:
- Maternity Inclusion (Tested woman IS the biological mother) If the tested woman is the biological mother of the child, the report will show a probability of maternity of 99.9999% or higher. This conclusively confirms the maternal relationship.
- Maternity Exclusion (Tested woman IS NOT the biological mother) If the tested woman is not the biological mother of the child, the report will definitively show a probability of maternity of 0%. This conclusively excludes her as the biological mother.
Our reports are easy to understand, but our Canadian-based client support team is available if you have any questions.

Why Choose DNA Tests Direct?
When you need to confirm a maternal relationship, whether for adoption reunification, IVF questions, or personal peace of mind, DNA Tests Direct offers reliability, complete confidentiality, and trusted Canadian expertise. We understand these situations can be emotionally significant for families across Canada, and we’re dedicated to providing clear, definitive answers with compassionate support.
Our commitment to the highest laboratory standards, our strict adherence to Canadian privacy laws, and our friendly, Canadian-based customer service team make us a preferred choice for relationship testing in Canada. As a 100% Canadian-owned and operated business, your DNA samples are processed exclusively in our own Canadian laboratory and will never leave the country. Trust us for accurate results and the utmost discretion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When would someone need a DNA maternity test?
A DNA maternity test is valuable in several Canadian contexts: adoption reunifications where adoptees want to confirm a biological connection with a potential birth mother; confirming relationships after fertility treatments or IVF procedures where mix-ups might be suspected; surrogate pregnancy situations; immigration cases requiring proof of biological relationships; or simply for personal peace of mind when questions arise about maternal relationships. Our test provides conclusive answers with guaranteed accuracy.
How accurate is your DNA maternity test?
Our DNA maternity test provides conclusive results with probabilities greater than 99.9999% for inclusions (when the tested woman is the biological mother) and 100% for exclusions. All testing is performed in our accredited Canadian laboratory using dual-process testing—your samples are independently analyzed twice against 27 genetic markers to ensure complete accuracy. Your DNA always remains in Canada, protected under Canadian privacy laws.
Can you ship the DNA Maternity Test kit to multiple addresses?
If test participants live in different cities or countries, we can split the DNA test kit and ship components to separate addresses. Each kit part is individually barcoded for secure tracking, and testing begins once all samples reach our laboratory.
To request a split kit, include the following in the “Additional Information” section at checkout:
“Please send Person A’s kit to [Name, Address] and Person B’s kit to [Name, Address].”
Note: Additional shipping fees apply for multi-address orders.
Can I use these results for legal purposes?
For legal matters such as court proceedings, child custody, support cases, or inheritance claims, you will need to order the Legal DNA Test. This test requires a chain of custody procedure to ensure the results are admissible in court. The process includes having DNA samples collected by an impartial third party, proper identification of participants, and samples being directly sent to the testing laboratory.
Does the DNA test kit expire?
No, the DNA test kits do not have an expiration date and can be stored indefinitely before sample collection. However, once a sample is collected, it’s recommended to send the kit back to our laboratory for testing within 3 months to ensure the best results.
How to read your Maternity Test results?
Your results will display two numbers (alleles) representing the number of repeats you inherited from each parent at each STR. You may have either identical alleles or different ones at a marker. In a mother-child relationship, 50% of the STR variation will match between the child and the mother. This analysis will conclusively confirm if the alleged mother is the biological mother of the child.
Is the collection process difficult?
The collection process is extremely simple and painless. Your kit includes easy-to-use cheek swabs (similar to Q-tips) that you gently rub against the inside of the cheek for about 30 seconds. This collects enough DNA for testing without any blood or needles. The process works for everyone, including infants. Our kit includes clear instructions, and our customer service team is available if you need assistance.
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