Voluntary Testing

Likewise, voluntary submission of a DNA sample produces the same result as voluntary affidavits, without an adversarial court proceeding. Generally, testing involves a saliva sample, taken from the mouth with a cotton swab. Costs usually range from $200 to $600, and some health or medical insurance companies will cover the cost of the test. Laboratories that may perform such voluntary tests are generally listed in telephone directories under “Genetic Screening.”