Parental Testing

There are two types of Parental Tests. See below.

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What is paternity testing?

Paternity testing is done to determine whether a particular male is the biological father of a particular child or not. This is a 21 loci test
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What is maternity testing?

Maternity testing is done to determine whether a particular female is the biological mother of a particular child or not. This is a 21 loci test
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How much will everything cost me?

  • There are no hidden costs.
  • Prices quoted below INCLUDES VAT and the costs of the test kit.
  • A minimum deposit of 50% is payable upfront for all tests
  • For a Peace of Mind (POM) test the cost is         R1299.00 per person (i.e., R 2598.00 to test an alleged father and a child)
  • For a LEGAL test the cost is R 1680.00 per person (i.e., R 3360.00 to test an alleged father and a child)

What is the difference between a Peace of Mind (POM) and a Legal test?

The GENEdiagnostics Peace of Mind test is designed for people who would like to know their paternity/maternity status. The home test kit can be used for this purpose. For a Legal test a specified chain of custody is required, which is followed at the selected Clicks Clinics we work with. GENEdiagnostics’s Legal tests are acceptable to South African courts.  Legal tests are required for any court purpose, Department of Home Affairs birth registration and amendment, or any other legal matter.

How does it work?

  • Simply email us at or call us at 021 851 6468 and we will forward the test kit to you or make an appointment at one of the selected Clicks clinics we work with nationally, once you have made payment.
  • Follow the instructions for DNA sample collection included in the test kit sent to you. If you prefer the option of visiting one of the selected Clicks Clinics we work with nationally, the clinic sister will do the DNA sample collection for you.
  • After the DNA sample collection is done, you inform us and we will collect the buccal swabs from you via courier. If you visited one of the selected Clicks Clinics we work with nationally, we will collect everything from the clinic directly. Courier costs within the borders of South Africa are INCLUDED in the price of your test.  There are NO hidden costs.

In 7 – 10 working days of receiving your samples at our laboratory, your results are sent to you via email in a password protected format.

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