Is the legally-binding test different from the informational test?
No. The DNA tests are exactly the same. The difference is that legally-binding tests require a witness, proof of identity, and special chain of custody procedures. The basic Home Test Kit therefore is not legally binding. It is intended as a discrete and private way whereby families can resolve paternity questions without involving outside parties. www.paternityUSA.com also offers a Court-Admissible Home Paternity Test Kit that requires a disinterested witness to oversee sample collection and verify identities and chain of custody.
