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DNA & Relationship Testing
DNA & Paternity Test Help in Kenya
A DNA paternity test compares the child’s DNA markers with those of the alleged father to see if they match in a pattern consistent with biological parentage, usually giving more than 99.9% accuracy when paternity is confirmed.
Yes, Kenyan courts can accept properly conducted DNA tests as evidence under the Evidence Act and Children Act, especially when samples are collected under strict chain‑of‑custody for legal testing.
A legal test uses verified ID, witnessed sample collection, and documented chain‑of‑custody so results can be used in court, while a peace‑of‑mind test is collected more informally at home and is for personal information only, not legal proceedings.
In Kenya, paternity DNA tests typically cost tens of thousands of shillings depending on the number of people tested, whether the test is legal or peace‑of‑mind, and the laboratory’s technology and accreditation level.
Most paternity and relationship tests use painless cheek (buccal) swabs, while some specialized cases may use blood or other biological samples when advised by the laboratory.
Scientifically, paternity can be established using only the alleged father and child, but for legal cases Kenyan law expects proper consent and may require court orders where there is a dispute, so legal advice is recommended.
Accredited labs typically provide paternity inclusion results with probabilities greater than 99.9% and exclusions close to 0%, making DNA testing the gold standard for resolving biological relationship questions.
Many Kenyan providers deliver standard paternity and relationship DNA results within about 5–10 working days, with express options sometimes available at extra cost.
Genetic & Health Testing
Genetic & Health Test Help in Kenya
Genetic testing looks for changes or variants in your genes that can affect health, disease risk, or drug response, whereas paternity tests only compare DNA markers to confirm biological relationships
In Kenya, private and specialist centers offer tests such as NIPT for pregnancy, hereditary cancer and cardiac panels, carrier screening, pharmacogenetic tests, and more advanced options like exome‑based sequencing through partner labs.
Genetic testing is often recommended for people with strong family histories of inherited cancers, heart or metabolic diseases, unexplained developmental conditions, or those planning a pregnancy where there is known genetic risk
Depending on the panel, genetic tests can assess risk for hereditary cancers, inherited heart and blood disorders, some immune and neurological conditions, reproductive health issues, and certain metabolic or childhood syndromes.
Most genetic tests use a small blood sample or cheek swab, and in many cases no fasting is required, although your doctor or the lab will tell you if any special preparation is needed for a specific test.
Modern next‑generation sequencing and validated panel tests done in accredited or ISO‑aligned labs have high analytical accuracy, but results must still be interpreted by qualified clinicians in the context of your history and other tests.
Turnaround time varies by test, but NIPT results in Kenya are often available in about 1–2 weeks, while complex panels and exome‑based tests can take several weeks due to more extensive analysis.
Many genetic tests can be initiated directly by patients, but for medical tests that may affect treatment—such as cancer, cardiac, or prenatal genetics—a referral or close collaboration with your doctor is strongly recommended.