Important information concerning the difference between Blood and Buccal sample collection methods

Buccal (Most Common) is the painless "Cheek Swab" test and blood testing is the "Pin Prick" method. If you're considering the blood option, it is quite important that you contact your own physician for the collection of blood samples for children under 8 years of age. We offers this option because it is much faster and easier for you to collect. Also, blood has a longer shelf life.

The procedure involves a small lancet that is used to lightly pierce a finger (most don’t even feel it). A small drop of blood is then transferred to a collection card – that’s it. If the blood test is not for you please select buccal.  Blood is the best option for international orders because of the transatlantic delivery delays.

For more information about how are paternity tests are conducted, court admissibility, or for any other questions visit our test information page here, or contact our customer service toll free at (877) 786-9543  or by email at sales@paternity-usa.com.