BuyPaternityTest vs LabCorp Paternity Testing: Compared
Published February 6, 2026 · Medically reviewed by the partner laboratory's medical director, AABB-accredited relationship-testing laboratory
LabCorp is a legitimate AABB-accredited lab that performs paternity testing when ordered by a physician or through their patient portal, typically at $200–$450 depending on service level. BuyPaternityTest ships the same-quality AABB-accredited testing directly to your home for $99 (peace-of-mind) or $249 (legal chain-of-custody).
Price
LabCorp: $200–$450, plus the physician office visit if required. BuyPaternityTest: $99 home, $249 legal, all-in, no office visit required.
Ready to move forward? Order our $99 at-home test — AABB-accredited, results in 1–2 business days.
Convenience
LabCorp requires a physical office visit for collection. Our home test lets you swab from home; our legal test uses a partner facility we schedule for you.
Same-lab accreditation
Both are AABB-accredited. STR marker science and accuracy are equivalent. The cost difference reflects direct-to-consumer efficiency, not lower quality.