How much is a prenatal paternity test?
About $675 to $1,700 for a non-invasive test, based on the prices US labs list online. The mother's blood draw, a legal collection or a second possible father can add to that.
Updated November 14, 2026
The non-invasive test needs a blood draw from the mother's arm and a cheek swab from the possible father. It costs several times more than a test after the birth, which starts at $89 to $180 at the same labs. The prices below are as each company listed them on November 14, 2026.
Prenatal paternity test prices by lab
| Company | Listed price | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| AlphaBiolabs USA | $675 | Personal result, not for court. Covers one possible father. $99 more if AlphaBiolabs arranges the blood draw. |
| GameDay DNA | From $1,099 | Home kit, not for court. You arrange and pay for the mother's blood draw. In-office test from $1,299; legal test from $1,499. Plus tax. |
| TrueTest Labs, Chicago | $1,400 | Legal. Booked by phone after a consultation. |
| Choice DNA | $1,495 | Can be paid in four parts, with results after the second payment. |
| ARCpoint Labs, Rocklin, California | $1,700 | Legal. Results in 7 to 10 business days; faster results cost extra. |
| DNA Diagnostics Center | By phone | Payment plans through Affirm. |
What the price includes, and what costs extra
- The blood draw. A health professional has to draw the mother's blood. GameDay DNA's home kit leaves you to arrange and pay for the draw, at a doctor's office, a clinic or with a mobile phlebotomist. AlphaBiolabs charges $99 to arrange it.
- A legal result. A witnessed collection with ID checks costs more. GameDay DNA's legal test is $400 more than its home kit.
- A second possible father. AlphaBiolabs' price covers one, and GameDay DNA charges for each additional possible father.
- Faster results. GameDay DNA and ARCpoint Labs both charge extra for faster results.
- Deposits. GameDay DNA takes a $200 deposit for its home and in-office tests, and $400 for its legal test.
Does insurance cover a prenatal paternity test?
Rarely. DNA Diagnostics Center says health insurers generally treat prenatal paternity testing as a personal or legal matter, so coverage is rare. Cleveland Clinic says health insurance doesn't cover the cost of a paternity test.
How to find a cheaper prenatal paternity test
- Compare the total. Ask whether the price includes the blood draw, the possible father's swab, shipping and tax.
- Pay only for the result you need. If no court is involved yet, a personal test costs less. You can take a legal test after the birth if one is needed; those start at about $185 (see how much a paternity test costs).
- Spread the cost. Choice DNA's plan is $600, $600, $200 and $200. GameDay DNA takes Afterpay and Klarna, and DNA Diagnostics Center offers Affirm.
- Check the lab, not just the price. The American Pregnancy Association warns against prices that look too good to be true. Ask which lab will run the test, and look for it on AABB's list of accredited labs.
What about amniocentesis or CVS?
These older methods take cells from the placenta (CVS) or fluid from around the baby (amniocentesis), in a medical office. Both carry a small risk of miscarriage, which the blood test avoids. See paternity tests while pregnant for how early each one can be done.
When you are ready, see how the prenatal paternity test works, from the blood draw to the report.
Questions
Is a cheaper prenatal test less accurate?
The price alone doesn't tell you. Labs report the result the same way: a probability of paternity above 99% when the man is the father, and 0% when he is not. What matters is the lab, so check that it is accredited.
Do I need the legal version?
Only if a court or an agency will rely on the result. You can take a personal test now and a legal test after the birth if one is needed.
Does the possible father have to take part?
Yes. The test compares his DNA with the baby's, so he gives a cheek swab, and he has to agree to it.
Does a prenatal test cost more for twins?
Most labs can't test a pregnancy with twins or more. DNA Diagnostics Center and Choice DNA both say so.
Sources
- AlphaBiolabs USA: Prenatal paternity DNA test (alphabiolabsusa.com)
- GameDay DNA: DNA test prices and costs (gamedaydna.com)
- GameDay DNA: At-home non-invasive prenatal paternity test kit (gamedaydna.com)
- TrueTest Labs: DNA testing in the Chicago area (truetestlabs.com)
- Choice DNA: Noninvasive prenatal paternity test (choicedna.com)
- Choice DNA: Product table (choicedna.com)
- ARCpoint Labs, Rocklin: Paternity test (my.arcpointlabs.com)
- DNA Diagnostics Center: Non-invasive prenatal paternity testing (dnacenter.com)
- American Pregnancy Association: Non-invasive prenatal paternity test
- Cleveland Clinic: DNA paternity test
- AABB: Accredited relationship testing facilities
Related guides
- Can you get a paternity test while pregnant?Yes. Labs offer a non-invasive prenatal paternity test from about 7 weeks of pregnancy. It needs a blood draw from the mother's arm and a cheek swab from the possible father.
- How much is a paternity test?About $89 to $220 for a home test, $185 to $525 for a legal test with a witnessed collection, and $675 to $1,700 for a test during pregnancy. These are the starting prices US labs list online.
- How long does a paternity test take to come back?Most labs report results 1 to 3 business days after the last sample reaches them. Mailing a home kit, booking a legal collection or testing during pregnancy adds time.