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How Mobile DNA Collection Works

Professional specimen collection at a mutually agreed-upon suitable public meeting location, with testing performed by a laboratory partner. Here is what to expect.

November 5, 2026 · 1 min read

Convenient mobile DNA specimen collection is designed to make testing simpler. Instead of traveling to a traditional testing facility, a professional collector travels to a mutually agreed-upon suitable public meeting location. Precision DNA Services collects your specimens; a certified laboratory partner performs the testing.

Step 1: Book online

Choose your test and pick a time that works for you on our booking page. A deposit confirms your appointment. After booking, we will send you a client intake form to complete before your appointment.

Step 2: Confirm the location

We will text you to coordinate a mutually agreed-upon public meeting location within our service area. Libraries and other public spaces may be options only where collection is suitable and permitted. Not every library allows specimen collection, and no particular location is promised before suitability, permission and the meeting spot are confirmed.

Step 3: Quick cheek swab collection

Most tests use a painless cheek swab that takes just a few minutes per person. For legal tests, everyone tested brings a valid photo ID.

Step 4: Lab testing and results

Samples are sent to an accredited laboratory. Many tests return results in about 1–2 business days after the lab receives them.

What to bring

  • A valid photo ID for each adult being tested (required for legal tests)
  • A birth certificate or guardian documentation for minors, when applicable

Have questions before booking? Contact us anytime.

This article is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for legal or medical advice.