Frequently Asked Questions for DNA Tests

Larch Mobile DNA offers a wide range of DNA testing including paternity, maternity, non invasive gender reveal testing that requires a blood draw, grandparentage, adoptees, immigration, health and wellness, Ancestry testing and detection testing to clarify scenarios of possible infidelity.

A Non-Legal test will provide the DNA answers you requested. A Legal test provides you with results that are court admissible and can be used for legal proof of DNA findings. The results you receive will be identically the same. 

A certified collector will  collect DNA from the inside of the cheek using a mouth swab. The test is painless and quick!

The individuals included in the test are listed in the descriptions of each test. We do offer to add additional testees for an additional fee. Please contact us with any questions.

DNA tests conducted with a mouth swab are generally very accurate, with an industry-accepted standard of 99.5% reliability. The accuracy of a mouth swab DNA test is comparable to that of a blood test. This is because the epithelial cells in a mouth swab contain the same DNA as blood cells.

Yes, there are some precautions to take before a DNA mouth swab test, including: 

Avoid eating, drinking, and smoking- You should avoid eating, drinking, smoking, or chewing gum for at least 30 minutes before the test. Eating can introduce non-human DNA into the sample, and drinking can dilute the sample and reduce the amount of DNA. 

Avoid brushing your teeth and using mouthwash- You should avoid brushing your teeth and using mouthwash for at least an hour before the test.

Rinse your mouth- If you have recently eaten, you may be asked to rinse your mouth first to avoid contamination by food.