What This Test Establishes
Maternity testing confirms a biological mother-child relationship, using a simple cheek swab sample from the mother and child being compared.
Why People Take This Test
Maternity testing is requested for a range of personal, legal and official reasons, including:
Hospital Mix-Ups
Confirming a biological link where babies may have been switched or records are unclear.
Adoption & Fostering
Verifying biological relationships as part of adoption, fostering or guardianship processes.
Legal & Inheritance Matters
Supporting custody, inheritance or estate proceedings that depend on proof of maternity.
Immigration & Visa Applications
Providing documentation required for family reunification and visa applications.
How It Works
Choose Your Test
Tell us you'd like to confirm a mother-child biological relationship.
Book Your Appointment
Visit a LynxDNA collection centre, ask about doorstep collection where available, or order a Home DNA Test Kit for peace-of-mind testing.
Provide Your Sample
A simple cheek swab is taken from the mother and child being compared.
Receive Your Results
Results are delivered securely, with a clear probability statement.
Home DNA Test Kit
If you'd rather test yourselves at home for peace-of-mind purposes, we post a self-collection kit to your address. Simply swab, seal and return the kit to our laboratory, or book a courier pickup. Results carry the same 99.999% accuracy as testing done at our offices. Home testing is only available for peace-of-mind maternity testing, and is not available for legal / court-admissible results.
Order a Home Test KitFrequently Asked Questions
LynxDNA's testing achieves 99.999% accuracy, using laboratory standards consistent with legal and immigration requirements.
Yes. Peace-of-mind testing is available for personal, non-legal use, with full confidentiality.
Yes, for peace-of-mind testing. We post a Home DNA Test Kit to your address. This option is not available for legal / court-admissible results, which require a witnessed collection.
Most tests use a simple cheek swab. Our team will confirm exactly what is needed when you book.
Ready to Get Started?
Book your test at a convenient LynxDNA collection centre, or speak with our team first if you're not sure it's the right test for you.