BuyPaternityTest vs DDC (DNA Diagnostics Center): Compared
Published February 7, 2026 · Medically reviewed by the partner laboratory's medical director, AABB-accredited relationship-testing laboratory
DDC (DNA Diagnostics Center) is a well-known AABB-accredited paternity testing lab, with home tests typically $139–$189 and legal tests $300–$500. BuyPaternityTest delivers equivalent AABB-accredited, 34-marker STR testing for $99 home and $249 legal — same accreditation standards, lower direct-to-consumer pricing.
Price comparison
DDC home: $139–$189. Our home: $99. DDC legal: $300–$500. Our legal: $249. Same AABB accreditation. The gap is pricing structure, not quality.
Ready to move forward? Order our $99 at-home test — AABB-accredited, results in 1–2 business days.
Turnaround
Both offer 1–2 business day results after lab receipt. Both offer expedited processing for time-sensitive situations.
Trust markers
Both are AABB-accredited. AABB accreditation is the only credential that matters for court, immigration, and Social Security — the science and the standards are the same.