Accurate. Confidential. Convenient.
Face DNA Test provides accurate DNA testing throughout Missouri, whether
you need answers to a legal matter, during pregnancy, for immigration, or
for personal peace of mind. With our AABB-accredited and CLIA-certified
labs, we provide reliable results you can trust.
We offer a wide range of DNA tests for legal and personal use.
A DNA test ordered in a family court matter serves a different purpose than a home DNA test you bought online, for your clarity. Similarly, someone preparing immigration paperwork has different requirements from an expectant parent seeking early paternity answers.
Therefore, understanding your situation and choosing the right DNA test are important parts of the process. At Face DNA Test, we work closely with families and individuals looking for reliable DNA testing in Missouri for legal and personal needs.
Before scheduling appointments, we help clients understand their options so they can choose the right type of DNA test in Missouri from the beginning. We conduct all DNA tests in our AABB- & CLIA-accredited DNA testing labs, ensuring reliability, integrity, and court admissibility of DNA test results.
Missouri law provides several ways for a man to become a child’s legal father, and understanding these pathways is important before you go for DNA testing. While many people assume that confirming paternity and establishing legal parentage are the same thing, Missouri law treats them differently depending on your situation.
Under Missouri’s Uniform Parentage Act (Chapter 210, RSMo), a man can be recognized as the child’s father because:
These different pathways can affect whether a legal DNA test in Missouri is needed and how the results will be used.
The most common method for establishing paternity outside of marriage is Missouri’s Affidavit Acknowledging Paternity, authorized under RSMo 193.215. This signed document has legal effect in determining parental rights and obligations toward the child.
On the other hand, when there is uncertainty in paternity regarding biological parentage, the court can order a DNA paternity test in Missouri under Chapter 210. The court always relies on DNA evidence because DNA testing provides highly accurate results when it meets all legal guidelines.
At Face DNA Test, we have been handling legal paternity cases for years and understand all legal requirements. Therefore, our court-ordered DNA tests in Missouri follow the chain of custody procedures, involving:
Selecting a legal DNA test helps ensure you get accurate, court-approved results that are admissible in Missouri courts.
Face DNA Test focuses on helping families understand the process before testing begins. Here you will get:
Simple process. Accurate results.
| Feature | Legal DNA Test | Home DNA Test |
|---|---|---|
| Use | Court admissible | Personal knowledge |
| Sample Collection | Collected by professional | Self-collected at home |
| Chain of Custody | Yes | No |
| Identity Verification | Yes | No |
| Results Accepted in Court | Yes | No |
| Turnaround Time | 3-5 Business Days | 3-5 Business Days |
Our legal DNA testing services follow strict chain of custody procedures.
Whether you’re located in a large metropolitan area or a smaller community, DNA testing should be accessible. Face DNA Test helps connect Missouri residents with DNA testing locations in Missouri, serving communities including Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield, Columbia, Independence, Lee’s Summit, O’Fallon, St. Joseph, St. Charles, and Blue Springs.
Through our collection network, individuals and families throughout Missouri can access reliable DNA testing close to home.
We have collection locations throughout Missouri for your convenience.
Our legal DNA paternity test costs $299.
A mother may request testing for personal purposes, but legal testing involving other participants generally requires consent or legal authority.
A newborn can usually be tested immediately after birth with a simple cheek swab.
Our team can review your situation, explain your options, and help you select the most suitable DNA test.
Yes. Authorized participants receive a copy of the final laboratory report.
Yes. Half-sibling and sibling DNA testing may help determine whether individuals share a biological father.
Yes. We offer flexible payment options that vary depending on the testing service selected.
Yes. Our immigration DNA tests can help strengthen your immigration applications as required by USCIS.
An at-home DNA testing option is appropriate if court-admissible documentation is not required.
No. Most modern DNA tests are completed using a quick and painless cheek swab.
Book online or call us today. We’re here to help you find the answers you need.