Source-backed provider review · diagnostics-testing
Paternity Lab review: cost, turnaround, and court use
Updated July 31, 2026 · 3 dated sources · relationship and tracking link verified
Editorial state
Score pending evidence
No numeric score is shown because the accepted source packet does not support every criterion.
What should you know about Paternity Lab?
Paternity Lab publishes a $79 starting price for a home paternity kit that includes cheek swabs for one child and one alleged father. It says results arrive by email within 1–2 business days after samples reach the lab. Home-kit results are not court-admissible; legal testing requires chain-of-custody collection. [1] [2] [3]
What we verified
The table separates dated first-party facts from editorial interpretation. Check the cited page again before purchase.
| # | Verified statement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The home-kit page displays a $79 starting price; different specimens or additional people can add fees. | [1] |
| 2 | The provider says prepaid sample-return packaging is included and results are emailed 1–2 business days after laboratory receipt. | [2] |
| 3 | The FAQ says unused kits returned within 30 days incur a non-refundable 25% restocking fee; used kits are not refundable. | [3] |
| 4 | The FAQ distinguishes home results from court-admissible legal testing, which requires verified chain-of-custody collection. | [3] |
What remains unknown
- Pending evidence: Clinic Scout did not independently verify laboratory accuracy, accreditation, privacy controls, or turnaround performance.
- Pending evidence: The provider's stated accuracy percentages are advertiser claims and are not used as an independent score.
- Pending evidence: Legal suitability depends on the exact test and jurisdiction; this page is not legal advice.
How we evaluated this provider
Clinic Scout required an approved or joined network relationship, an exact network-issued tracking URL, a tracking-ready canonical row, and a source packet with usable first-party evidence. Commission was considered for build priority only; it did not change any factual claim or score.
How to choose safely
Confirm the exact product, current checkout total, recurring or return terms, privacy handling, and any health or legal limitations directly with the provider. Do not treat a general provider page as proof that a specific product is appropriate for you.
Frequently asked questions
Is this page a recommendation?
No. It is a source-backed review and gap register. It does not promise eligibility, suitability, results, or legal effect.
Why is there no score?
A numeric score would convert missing evidence into false precision. Unsupported criteria remain Pending evidence.
Sources
- 1Paternity Lab home paternity testChecked 2026-07-31
- 2Paternity Lab FAQsChecked 2026-07-31
- 3Validated CJ link receiptChecked 2026-07-31