BuyPaternityTest.com vs AncestryDNA
Price, speed, accuracy, and accreditation compared side-by-side.
Quick answer
AncestryDNA can hint at paternity through shared centimorgans, but it can't confirm it and no court will accept the report. Use a real paternity test.
| Feature | BuyPaternityTest.com | AncestryDNA |
|---|---|---|
| Home test price | $99 all-in | $99 |
| Legal test price | $249 | Not offered |
| Markers tested | 34 STR | Ancestry SNPs |
| Turnaround | 1–2 business days (lab) | 6–8 weeks |
| Accreditation | AABB, CLIA, ISO 17025, CAP | CLIA (not AABB) |
AncestryDNA strengths
- • Massive family-tree matching database
Where AncestryDNA falls short
- • Not designed for paternity
- • Requires both parties to be in the database and share matches
- • Not court-admissible
- • 8+ weeks vs 1 week
Bottom line
AncestryDNA can hint at paternity through shared centimorgans, but it can't confirm it and no court will accept the report. Use a real paternity test.
AncestryDNA FAQ
Is AncestryDNA more accurate than BuyPaternityTest?
No. Both are AABB-accredited (where applicable), but our 34-marker test exceeds the marker count AncestryDNA uses. Higher marker count → higher CPI → less ambiguity.
Is AncestryDNA cheaper?
$99 vs our $99 all-inclusive home test and $249 legal test — see the table above.
Why switch from AncestryDNA?
AncestryDNA can hint at paternity through shared centimorgans, but it can't confirm it and no court will accept the report. Use a real paternity test.
Ready for a clear answer?
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