BuyPaternityTest.com vs Identigene / DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC)
Price, speed, accuracy, and accreditation compared side-by-side.
Quick answer
Identigene is the drugstore standard, but you pay more for fewer markers and slower service. BuyPaternityTest.com uses the same AABB accreditation, doubles the marker count, and costs less.
| Feature | BuyPaternityTest.com | Identigene / DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC) |
|---|---|---|
| Home test price | $99 all-in | $15 kit + $139 lab = $154 |
| Legal test price | $249 | $450+ |
| Markers tested | 34 STR | 16 STR |
| Turnaround | 1–2 business days (lab) | 5–7 business days |
| Accreditation | AABB, CLIA, ISO 17025, CAP | AABB |
Identigene / DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC) strengths
- • Sold in Walgreens/CVS
- • AABB-accredited
Where Identigene / DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC) falls short
- • Sticker price is misleading — $154 all-in vs our $99
- • Only 16 STR markers vs our 34
- • Legal test starts at $450, we're $249
- • Slower turnaround
Bottom line
Identigene is the drugstore standard, but you pay more for fewer markers and slower service. BuyPaternityTest.com uses the same AABB accreditation, doubles the marker count, and costs less.
Identigene / DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC) FAQ
Is Identigene / DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC) more accurate than BuyPaternityTest?
No. Both are AABB-accredited (where applicable), but our 34-marker test exceeds the marker count Identigene / DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC) uses. Higher marker count → higher CPI → less ambiguity.
Is Identigene / DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC) cheaper?
$15 kit + $139 lab = $154 vs our $99 all-inclusive home test and $249 legal test — see the table above.
Why switch from Identigene / DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC)?
Identigene is the drugstore standard, but you pay more for fewer markers and slower service. BuyPaternityTest.com uses the same AABB accreditation, doubles the marker count, and costs less.
Ready for a clear answer?
AABB-accredited lab. All fees included. Results in 1–2 business days.