A DNA aboriginal test involves essentially 3 steps:

1. SPECIMEN COLLECTION

Once we have received your order for a DNA test, we will contact all parties to arrange for a specimen collection appointment at one of our 500 convenient specimen collection sites.

Tested parties will need to bring the following to their appointment:

• Government issued photo identification for all adult parties (e.g. driver’s licence, passport)
• Government issued identification for any underage party (e.g. birth certificate, medical card)

2. LABORATORY TESTING

Once the samples are received by our laboratory, the following steps occur:

• Samples are assigned a unique bar code and are logged into our laboratory database
• Samples and paperwork are examined for completeness
• Samples are analyzed
• DNA profiles are triple checked
• Reports are generated
• Final report is verified by Ph.D. Laboratory Director

3. DISTRIBUTION OF RESULTS

Upon completion of the test, results will be distributed to the tested parties and/or First Nation by regular mail.