1) How much does a Paternity test cost?
 
Cost depends on whether the test is for LEGAL purposes or just for PERSONAL use. DNA Dimensions has the best prices in metro Detroit. Only DNA Dimensions provides professional service for LESS than the cost of a do-it-youself kit. Please contact DNA Dimensions for current pricing information.

2) What is the difference between Legal and Personal?
 
Legal tests must follow a Chain of Custody procedure that requires a lot of documentation and the appointment takes twice as long, but the accuracy of the test is the same. If there is any chance a Legal test result would ever be needed in the future, it is advised to have the Legal test done since the Personal test could not be used and a new Legal test would be needed - costing more for a second test. 

3) How accurate is the test?
 
For INCLUSION (where the results say the alleged father probably is the father), the results typically exclude more than 99.99% of the rest of the population. For EXCLUSION, (where the results say the alleged father is not the father), the results will say the man in the test is absolutely not the father (the man is 100% excluded or there's 0% probability of his being the father).

4) What is involved in the test? Is blood drawn?
 
A simple cheek swab is performed. No blood is drawn. It is quick and painless.

5) Is the mother required to be in the test?
 
No, a Paternity test can be done without the mother but if it is a Legal test, it is advised to include the mother since some courts might require it.

6) What if somebody (father, mother, etc.) is not available?
 
Another relative might be available or a DNA sample might be obtained another way (from objects such as cigarettes, razors, toothbrushes, etc.).

7) Can I use the Personal test results for a legal situation?
 
No, Personal test results will not be good enough for anything other than personal use. If there is any chance a Legal test result would ever be needed in the future, it is advised to have the Legal test done since the Personal test could not be used and a new Legal test would be needed - costing more for a second test.

8) Where are you located?
 
DNA Dimensions has offices in Detroit, Dearborn, Wyandotte, Livonia, Troy, Southfield, St. Clair Shores, Mount Clemens, and other locations. (Click here .)

9) What are your hours or do I need an appointment?
 
DNA Dimensions provides personalized customer service by appointment only. Please call or email us to schedule your private appointment. Appointment times are usually available within one or two days and at a convenient office location. Saturday appointments are available in Southfield. For a small additional fee, customers can have appointments at locations that are not DNA Dimensions offices.

10)  Can you come to my hospital room?
 
Yes, for a small additional fee, customers can have appointments at locations that are not DNA Dimensions offices.

11)  How long do results take?
 
For Paternity tests, results are generally available in 3 business days - if the customer has fully paid for the test. The results are made available only if the account is fully paid.

12)  What are your payment plans?
 
All tests can be started for a low down payment. Before their test is initiated, customers can make installment payments. Customers can also make installment payments after their test is initiated. Once the balance is fully paid, results will be provided.

13)  Can I have a Paternity test before my baby is born?
 
A Paternity test can be done before the baby is born but this requires an amniocentesis procedure which is risky so doctors will not perform one unless it is necessary for a medical reason. If an amniocentesis is to be done, DNA Dimensions can provide a kit that includes special packaging and a small vial for a sample of the amniotic fluid to be sent to the lab.

14)  What do I need to bring to the test?
 
For Legal tests, the adults must have a government issued photo id, such as a Drivers License. Parents or legal guardians must bring birth certificates for any minors in the test.
 
 
 

Quality
The laboratory used by DNA Dimensions follows strict procedures and holds itself to the highest quality standards. They are accredited to ISO 17025: 2005 by FQS for DNA testing and all analyses are performed under TWGDAM/SWGDAM guidelines and Quality Assurance Standards as mandated by the FBI Director. The laboratory is equipped with the most advanced instrumentation for serological screening and forensic DNA analysis providing a streamlined throughput while maintaining unparalleled DNA quality. And the data package can be tailored to fit your specific needs.
 

 
Reliability
The scientific team at DNA Dimensions' laboratory has never missed a 60-day turnaround time deadline for outsourced DNA casework. Even 10 day service is available. A highly sophisticated Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) monitors all specimens through the entire laboratory process, ensuring complete chain of custody.
 

 
Experience
Our laboratory's forensic team has over 45 years of combined public and private forensic laboratory experience. The analysts are experienced with interpretation of complex mixtures and low copy number DNA profiles. The highly skilled forensic staff has extensive experience in extracting DNA from difficult samples. They recognize that each forensic sample may have its own unique challenges that must be taken into consideration in order to maximize the amount of DNA extracted.

 
 Every forensic situation is unique. Contact DNA Dimensions to discuss the specific details of your case.

Legal DNA Paternity Test

DNA Dimensions Legal DNA Paternity Tests provide airtight evidence when a child's custody or support is at stake. You get the proof that's absolutely necessary in a court of law.

DNA Dimensions and our lab make sure your DNA samples are properly tracked from the moment they're collected until the time they arrive in our DNA testing laboratory. That ensures they're admissible as evidence in a courtroom.

Your private appointment will be quick and painless. You'll have the DNA test results in 3 business days - typically a fraction of the time it takes a government agency to conduct the same DNA test. And DNA Dimensions will review your results with you to make sure you completely understand them. That's the kind of customer service and support you won't get anywhere else.

Maternity DNA Testing

Questions about maternity are a lot more common than people realize. If you were adopted, or raised by a single father, you may one day meet someone who claims to be your biological mother.

 
How can you know for sure? DNA Dimensions' Maternity Test can give you answers that are more than 99% accurate. They can put unsettling matters to rest so you can move on with your life. A simple swab of your cheek and your alleged mother's, and you'll know if this stranger is really family. DNA Dimensions will collect DNA specimens during a private appointment at any of our 11 office locations, or even in the privacy of your home. We’ll send the samples to our laboratory, and in 3 business days your results will be available. Then DNA Dimensions will review your results with you to make sure you completely understand them. Results are easy to understand, showing a 0% to 99.9% probability of a woman being the alleged mother.

Over thousands of years, our ancestors migrated from Africa to other parts of the world. And as the groups branched out, their DNA evolved to have signature features. Your genetic code contains these signature features which reveal your ancestral heritage. You'll discover what percentage of your DNA that can be traced to each of the following ancestry origins:

- Native American: Populations that migrated from Asia to inhabit North, South and Central America.
 

- European: European, Middle Eastern and South Asian populations from the Indian subcontinent, including India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
 

- East Asian: Japanese, Chinese, Mongolian, Koreans, Southeast Asians and Pacific Islanders, including populations native to the Philippines.
 

- African: Populations from Sub-Saharan Africa such as Nigeria and Congo region.
 

 
DNA Dimensions has partnered with leading labs to make the latest science accessible and affordable for metro Detroit. We are dedicated to giving you knowledge, power, and control, through tests that unlock the information hidden within all of us. And DNA Dimensions will stay at the forefront of this emerging revolution by continuing to add tests as they become available.

 
Please call us or visit our HEALTH pages to learn about the exciting new tests at DNA Dimensions where KNOWING STARTS NOW.

The Hair Alcohol Abuse Test is a non-invasive testing procedure which provides a definitive timeline of alcohol abuse. It has been used by law enforcement agencies, healthcare professionals, and employers to identify individuals with recent histories of alcohol abuse. The test is unique in that alcohol is normally only ingested and does not come in any other form (i.e. gas) that would cause ambiguities or false positive results.
  
Who Uses This Test:

Healthcare Professionals: Prove your patient does not have an alcohol dependency or identify people with an alcohol addiction (i.e. mandatory for liver and kidney transplants). Measure the efficacy of an alcohol treatment program.
 
Legal Community: Prove your client is fit to have custody of his/her children or prove the opposing party is unfit to have custody of his/her children. For post-accident testing, prove or disprove your client or the opposing party has a history of alcohol abuse. Prove or disprove that a person has met restrictions of his/her probation.
  
Forensic Use: Since ethanol is the most frequently encountered drug in postmortem forensic toxicology laboratories, this test may provide insight into an individual's history of alcohol consumption which may be relevant to a case (or to prove that a driver in a road accident was not in the habit of overindulging in alcohol).

Public Sectors: Many public organizations and sectors examining the physiological and behavioral effects of alcohol can utilize this test to aid in their research (i.e. studies between the correlation of alcohol habits and risk of vehicular accidents).

Human Resource: Certain high profile or public safety jobs may require abstinence from alcohol for certain periods when performing a task and this test can minimize risk by determining any drinking issues of a candidate or employee.

Parents of Teenagers: Parents test their teens to be certain that they are not abusing alcohol.

HAIR DRUG ABUSE TEST

The Hair Drug Abuse Test is a non-invasive testing procedure which provides a definitive timeline of drug abuse. It has been used by law enforcement agencies, healthcare professionals, and employers to identify individuals with recent histories of drug abuse.
  
Hair testing is the most convenient and effective way to measure historical use of drugs in an individual. When drugs are consumed by an individual, some of the drug molecules or byproducts of drug metabolism are incorporated into the structure of the hair. Mass spectrometry can identity the 5 most commonly abused drugs:
  
  amphetamines (amphetamine /methamphetamine & ecstasy)
  cocaine metabolites (cocaine, and benzoylecgonine)
  marijuana metabolites
  opiates (codeine, morphine, and 6-mam)
  phencyclidine (PCP)

  
Who Uses This Test:
  
Healthcare Professionals: Prove your patient does not have a drug dependency. Measure the efficacy of a drug treatment program.
  
Legal Community: Prove your client is fit to have custody of his/her children or prove the opposing party is unfit to have custody of his/her children. For post-accident testing, prove or disprove your client or the opposing party has a history of drug abuse. Prove or disprove that a person has met restrictions of his/her probation.
  
Human Resource: High profile or public safety jobs may require abstinence from drugs and this test can minimize risk. Liability, productivity, and health issues surrounding drug abuse in the workplace are important concerns for employers.
  
Rehab Centers: Measure the effectiveness of your program.
  
Parents of Teenagers: Parents test their teens to be certain that they are not abusing drugs.

Over 50% of parents-to-be want to know the gender of their unborn child. 

If you are pregnant, you're probably asking yourself, "Am I having a boy or a girl?"
 
Like many parents-to-be, you want to begin preparing as quickly as possible for the birth of your new baby, and cannot wait to share the news with others regarding the gender of your unborn child.
  
DNA Dimensions offers an Early Gender Test that allows you to start preparing for your baby's arrival, as early as 7 weeks. The Early Gender Test provides you with the earliest, most accurate method of finding out if you are having a boy or girl, allowing you to start preparing and begin sharing your news just weeks after you discover you are pregnant.
  
Share your exciting news with your friends and family at the earliest time possible! The Early Gender Test is a unique DNA-based test that tells you whether you are having a boy or girl at 10 weeks after the start of your last menstrual period, or approximately 7 weeks post-conception!

Maternity DNA Testing

Maternity DNA Test

Questions about maternity are a lot more common than people realize.  If you were adopted, or raised by a single father, you may one day meet someone who claims to be your biological mother.

How can you know for sure?  DNA Dimensions' Maternity Test can give you answers that are more than 99% accurate. They can put unsettling matters to rest so you can move on with your life.  A simple swab of your cheek and your alleged mother's, and you'll know if this stranger is really family.  DNA Dimensions will collect DNA specimens during a private appointment at any of our many office locations, or even in the privacy of your home.  We'll send the samples to our laboratory, and in 3 business days your results will be available.  Then DNA Dimensions will review your results with you to make sure you completely understand them.  Results are easy to understand, showing a 0% to 99.9% probability of a woman being the alleged mother.

 Siblingship DNA Testing
 

Siblingship DNA Test
Whether it's two siblings who share one common biological parent, or have the same biological parents, Full or Half-Siblingship DNA Tests can be used for either personal or legal purposes.
 
Siblingship DNA tests are designed to determine if two or more individuals have common parents. There are two types of DNA siblingship tests for which samples can be tested: Half-siblingship exists if two or more individuals have one common biological parent. Full-siblingship exists if two or more individuals have the same biological parents.

Grandparent DNA Test

Grandparent DNA Test

DNA Dimensions can definitively establish the biological relationship between any individual and an alleged grandparent.  Our tests are accurate whether we have to test using only one grandparent or both.  Give your children and their grandparents a chance to build what is one of the most vital and fulfilling relationships in their lives.

DNA Dimensions will collect DNA specimens during a private appointment at any of our many office locations, or even in the privacy of your home.  We’ll send the samples to our laboratory then we'll review your results with you to make sure you completely understand them.

  DNA Test for Twins

DNA Test for Twins

Twin siblings can be either identical or fraternal twins.  For medical purposes, or just simply out of curiosity, you may want to know if a set of twins have identical DNA.  DNA Dimensions' Twin Zygosity test looks at specific genetic markers to determine the nature of the relationship between twins -- either fraternal or identical.

Identical Twins

When one egg is fertilized by one sperm cell and then divides and separates, two identical cells will result.  These cells will then develop into identical twins.  The DNA profiles for identical twins will be identical. Additionally, the physical attributes of identical twins will seem similar for traits such as hair color, hair texture, eye color, height, and weight.  They must also be of the same sex.
  
Fraternal Twins

When two eggs are independently fertilized by two different sperm cells, fraternal twins result.  The DNA profiles for fraternal twins will not be identical, and they are just like full siblings who are born at different times.  Furthermore, if the two sperm cells originated from 2 different men then the twins would be like 2 half-siblings.  Additionally, the physical attributes of fraternal twins may not seem similar for traits such as hair color, hair texture, eye color, height, and weight.  They also may not be of the same sex.
   
The Twin Zygosity DNA Test is used to establish DNA profiles for the twins being tested.  If the profiles are different, then the twins are fraternal, and if the profiles are identical then a probability of being identical twins is calculated.

  Aunt / Uncle DNA Test

Aunt / Uncle DNA Test

Sometimes the most unique relationships in a family exist between Aunts and Uncles and Nieces and Nephews.  That's why DNA Dimensions offers Aunt/Uncle DNA testing.  The test can be administered between an alleged aunt or uncle, and an alleged niece or nephew.

Sometimes the parent is not available.   Or suppose your father dies, and you know he had a brother or sister.  Our test can determine whether a person is, in fact, your father's brother or sister.  That information can offer a wonderful sense of connection to the deceased, and can become a new relationship to cherish.

The Aunt/Uncle DNA test, also known as Avuncular Testing, measures the probabilities that a participant is either aunt or uncle to another participant.  The probabilities can be increased greatly if other known relatives, such as a parent of the niece or nephew, are available for testing.  Results may vary between 1% and 99% accuracy.

 DNA Test for Cousins

DNA Test for Cousins

  
First cousins are the people in your family who have the same grandparents as you. They are the children of your aunts and uncles, and part of your extended family.

DNA testing can measure the probabilities that two individuals are cousins. The test can be used for legal or for personal purposes. Results may vary between 1% and 99% accuracy.
 

Non-Legal Paternity Tests

(for Personal Use)

Non-Legal Paternity Tests (for Personal Use)

Putting your mind at ease or making sure that a potential parent acts responsibly has never been more convenient, confidential, affordable, or accurate.  DNA Dimensions will collect DNA specimens during a private appointment at any of our many office locations, or even in the privacy of your home. We'll send the samples to our laboratory, and in 3 business days your results will be available. Then DNA Dimensions will review your results with you to make sure you completely understand them.

Results are 100% accurate for a negative DNA test, and greater than 99% accurate for a positive one.  DNA Dimensions' laboratory is a global leader in DNA testing and is ISO 17025 Accredited and an active member of the AABB DNA Paternity Testing Accreditation Program.

Alzheimer's disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States.

Alzheimer's can strike people in their 30s, 40s and 50s.

More than 40 million Americans have a relative with Alzheimer's disease and 1 in 8 people will develop Alzheimer's.

Alzheimer's Risk:

Know Your Risk and Learn Your Options

Genetic Testing: For Your Health

Genetic Testing: For Your Family

Genetic Testing: For Your Financial Future

PREDISPOSITION DNA TEST

Learn your genetic predispositions for common cardiovascular conditions, cancers, immune system disorders, and general health issues.
Our lab uses the latest science to reveal your potential genetic components for major health conditions, giving you knowledge to make informed choices. The genetic links to health conditions included in your personalized report are all supported by sound and reproducible science and have been validated according to ISO 17025 requirements, as well as a stringent internal review process.

DNA Reveals Your Possible Future

The Predisposition test looks at key markers in your DNA that can contribute to development of serious diseases when combined with other risk factors. By knowing your level of genetic risk, you will be able to take action to reduce your overall risk and to avoid health problems or detect them early.

Predisposition Test Provides Relevant Information
The genetic factors covered by our Predisposition test contribute to a significant percentage of natural deaths in the industrialized world. The test will reveal your genetic predisposition for the following 25 common diseases and conditions:
  

• Immune System
  o Lupus
  o Graves' disease
  o Celiac disease
  o Multiple sclerosis
  o Psoriasis

• Cardiovascular Conditions
  o Aneurysm
  o Atrial fibrillation
  o Heart disease
  o Peripheral arterial disease
  o Venous thromboembolism

• Aging
  o Macular degeneration
  o Alzheimer's disease
  o Osteoarthritis
  o Rheumatoid arthritis

• General Health
  o Obesity
  o Migraine
  o Type 1 diabetes
  o Type 2 diabetes

• Cancers
  o Bladder cancer
  o Breast cancer
  o Colorectal cancer
  o Gastric cancer
  o Lung cancer
  o Prostate cancer
  o Skin cancer

Learn Your Genetic Risk
In your personalized report, conditions will be ranked according to your estimated lifetime risk. Your risks will be qualified as high, medium or low. For high risk conditions, you should take action, such as (1) consulting with your doctor, (2) requesting early and/or more frequent screening, (3) making necessary lifestyle adjustments to mitigate all risk factors, and (4) even financial planning.

Consult Your Doctor
Due to the complexity of DNA testing and the important implications of the test results, you may want to consult your doctor or a genetic counselor before having the test. The genetic predisposition report is provided to you for informational and educational purposes. It does not replace a visit to a doctor, nor does it replace the advice or services of a doctor. You should review your results with your physician.

Contact DNA Dimensions
Knowing starts now. Call us today for a free consultation to learn more about this important, yet amazingly affordable, test.
 

Weight Management DNA Test

Take Control Of Your Weight Loss With An Effective Diet Plan

There are many diets to help you lose weight. Low fat or low carbohydrates? Stop wasting time and money trying to find what works best for you. A simple test will give you personalized information based on your specific DNA. The insight you get from understanding your genes will assist you in meeting your weight and fitness goals by showing you what type of diet will work most effectively for your body.

Your DNA Tells You What Exercise Is Right For You

Everyone knows you need to exercise to lose weight. But what kind of exercise? High Cardio? Strength training? Walking? How often and how hard do you need to exercise to get results? Stop wasting time and money trying to find what works best for you. Your test results will give you recommendations based on your DNA, so you can maximize weight loss.

Simple Test With Valuable Results

 
Because of advances in genetic science, you can lose more weight with a diet and exercise plan based on your DNA. All it takes is just a swab of your cheek. It's accurate and scientifically proven.

The test, developed by Interleukin Genetics, Inc., includes genes that have been validated for playing a significant role in regulating your body's response to diet and exercise. The genes were selected based on a comprehensive review by a team of experts from genetics, nutrition, and weight management.
 

Our Weight Management test will give you:

• Personalized recommendations matched to your genes
• FREE consultation with a licensed, board-certified Genetic Professional
• FREE informational DVD
• Test Report and Results Booklet written in simple language

Contact DNA Dimensions

Knowing starts now. Call us today for a free consultation to learn more about this important, yet amazingly affordable, test.
 

	Helping Families get information they need for legal purposes or just peace of mind. Experienced DNA Testing Experts assure your case is handled properly.      Convenient Locations throughout metro-Detroit serving Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. Walk-in hours now available at our new location on Woodward Avenue.

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Livonia, MI 48152

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Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

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Novi, MI 48377

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