Clear evidence of a biological relationship can help families, clinics, and legal professionals navigate assisted reproduction and cases involving a child born through surrogacy.
In vitro fertilization (IVF), donor arrangements, and surrogacy can raise specific questions about genetic parentage. Universal Genetics coordinates relationship testing through its AABB-accredited laboratories, with documented collection and chain of custody when an agency or legal matter requires it. We help arrange collections in the United States and, where available, overseas.
Tell us which biological relationship needs to be tested and who will use the report. A DNA result can document a genetic relationship, but it does not by itself establish legal parentage, adoption, citizenship, or eligibility for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA). Those decisions belong to the appropriate authorities.
You can discuss a planned birth with our team before all documents are available. Share any deadline and the expected birth date.
If you are planning a CRBA application and do not yet have a letter, tell us that when you contact us. We can discuss the potential testing process without scheduling embassy collection or kit shipment.
Provide details for participants in the U.S. and abroad. If the child has not yet been born, share the expected date and update the details after birth.
Enter the information you have in our DNA test application. Use the notes field for the birth timeline, clinic or attorney instructions, and any unusual circumstances.
For a CRBA or U.S. passport case, prepare your documents and check the requirements of the U.S. embassy or consulate handling the application. The U.S. Department of State says to get DNA testing only after it recommends testing, and overseas consular collections are for pending CRBA, passport, or immigrant visa cases.
When testing is recommended, the accredited laboratory sends the kit directly to the embassy or consulate. The post arranges the child’s collection, and the laboratory sends results directly to the agency. Family members should not receive or carry the kit. Shipment and appointment timing depend on the post’s instructions and case status, so we will coordinate those details with you then.
Share the relationship to establish, participant locations, birth timeline, and any written request.
We review the purpose, collection route, required documentation, feasibility, and payment with you.
Participants attend documented appointments. For an overseas consular case, the post’s instructions control kit shipment and collection.
Our laboratory analyzes the samples and sends the report to the authorized recipient or directly to the agency when required.
Our team will review your details and help coordinate the right test and collection plan.