Curiosity Twin Zygosity Test – A Curiosity or “at-home” Twin Zygosity test involves the collection of painless cheek swab samples in a non-clinical setting, most often “at home”. Orchid Cellmark provides self-contained kits with easy-to-follow instructions, for at home collections. There is no requirement for a third party site to collect the samples and the chain of custody procedure is less rigorous. The results of a curiosity test are accurate and reliable however since samples are self-collected and there is no chain of custody, the final report cannot be used in a legal matter. The results are for the use of the tested parties only. To order a Curiosity Twin Zygosity Test, click here or contact one of our sales consultants at 1-866-TEST-DNA (837-8362).

Court Ready Twin Zygosity Test – A court ready DNA paternity test involves the collection of painless cheek swab samples by an unbiased, third party specimen collector. Orchid Cellmark has over 500 sites nationally. The procedure also involves a strict Chain of Custody procedure which includes:

• Provision of government issued identification

• Provision of a fingerprint

• A photograph of each tested party

The results of a properly administered court ready test can be used in any legal matter or to change the name on a birth certificate. The results of a court ready twin zygosity test will indicate whether the tested individuals are monozygotic or dizygotic. To order a Court Ready Twin Zygosity Test, click here or contact one of our sales consultants at 1-866-TEST-DNA (837-8362).