DNA testing services

DNA Testing Services Anywhere in Kenya

SepiDNA is at the forefront of DNA testing companies in Africa and is synonymous with efficiency and professionalism The company's Kenya office is in Nairobi, Westlands. With many years of experience and partnered with highly accredited international laboratories, with over 300,000 DNA tests carried out, you can feel confident that your analysis is in very capable hands.
All our DNA tests are carried out on 16 genetic markers. This is the minimum accepted standard for DNA analysis and ensures more reliable results.

How much is a paternity test?

The cost of our paternity test is competitively priced starting from KSh39,930.00. This price includes the testing of alleged father and one child. Further people can be included in the test for just a small added cost. our standard turnaround time is just 5-7 working days but if this feels too long we can offer you an express testing services which means you get your results in only two working days.
SEPIDNA Kenya has a customer care team at your disposal and that will answer all your questions giving you the attention and information that you need. Go to our contact page for more info.
We can carry out paternity DNA analysis with or without the mother's DNA sample. Even without the sample of the mother, we provide a result with a probability of paternity above 99.9%. If the mother is included the paternity test result will have an accuracy of over 99.99%.

Samples Collection for DNA testing

DNA samples are collected using oral swabs. Orals swabs are extremely quick and easy to use so you need not worry about making any mistakes. We will send the oral swabs inside our kit and all you need to do with them is rub them inside the mouth, under your tongue and against your inner cheek for 10 seconds. You can then send them to us for testing in the lab using a pre-addressed envelope we provide. 

Alleged father not availale?

If the alleged father is not around for the test you can choose to do a DNA test between the alleged father's relatives and the child whose paternity is in question. If you require a DNA relationship tests we will need some information from you including who is available for the test, the gender of the people involved and what you exactly you want to find out. Relationship tests include sibling DNA testing, grandparentage testing and aunt uncle testing.
Our state of the art laboratory also offers forensic DNA testing services and can work with a variety of discrete samples if it is not possible to submit the standard oral swab we provide in our kit. These samples include toothbrushes, chewing gum, cigarette butts, underwear, clothing etc. The extraction success rate will depend on the condition of the sample.

For more than six years, Silver Edge DNA Laboratories, has been providing individuals around the world with the Silver Edge DNA Test, the most extensive and reliable DNA test   delivered with strict confidentiality and comprehensive, professional aftercare. Silver Edge DNA Test symbol is the mark of excellence in DNA testing – excellence in the type of DNA test you receive and in the type of comprehensive service you experience.
Silver Edge DNA Laboratories. is among the world’s first commercial providers of paternity DNA tests. We are one of the largest providers of paternity DNA tests, immigration DNA tests, adoption DNA tests, family relationship DNA tests, and identity DNA tests to the general public as well as to healthcare, legal professionals and embassies throughout the East Africa and worldwide.

Fast Turnaround Time
Our experienced laboratory professionals have developed automated and streamlined laboratory DNA test processes that allow us to provide you with quick DNA test turnaround time.  After we receive the samples in the laboratory, the paternity results of the Silver Edge DNA Test are typically available within 3-5 working days.

:: DNA Paternity test ::

DNA paternity test determines whether a tested man is the biological father of a tested child. A DNA paternity test will compare compare a child's DNA pattern with that of the alleged father to check for evidence of inheritance which is the proof of a biological relationship. The test results are either exclusion (meaning alleged father isn't the biological father) or Inclusion (Alleged father is the biological father) this test can be for legal or for personal knowledge link to hm page. In a standard DNA paternity test, the tested parties include child, father and mother. The mothers' participation helps to exclude half of the childs DNA leaving the other half for comparison with the alleged fathers DNA. However a paternity test can be performed without the participation of mother and the results will still be equally conclusive.

:: IMMIGRATION DNA ::

During immigration process, additional evidence might be required to prove the biological relationship between a petitioner and beneficiary.DNA testing offers the most accurate and conclusive method of verifying biological relationships. S.E.P.I offers paternity, maternity, sibling and grandparentage test for immigration purposes. Once you receive paperwork from the United States citizenship and immigration services USCIS)/US embassy that requests more evidence of claimed relationship between petitioner and beneficiary. Contact S.E.P.I and we will order the test for you at a fair price. Come to our lab with a copy the embassy paper work we will alert you when the kit is delivered to the embassy so that you can have your sample collected. We will also help the petitioner find a collection facility that is most conveniently located to them. Once the result arrives we shall alert you. You can pick a copy from us and proceed to the embassy.

:: DNA Maternity test ::

Determines whether a tested woman is the biological mother of a tested child.
This test can be used to prove biological relationships in immigration case, To resolve situations where mothers or hospital staff suspect that a baby mix up occurred in the nursery.







:: Forensic DNA testing ::

This can be useful in linking unsolved crimes, finding a suspect and identification of violent crimes or natural disasters.SEPI assists law enforcement agencies, private investigators and legal professions in finding answers and administering justice.
Criminal situations such as rape and incest can call for forensic paternity especially where conception occurred. Forensic paternity tests as well as family relationship tests can be used to identify missing victims or suspects through their family member who is available for testing.



:: IDENTITY DNA TESTING ::

SEPI( Silver Edge Private Investigators)offers DNA testing services for identification purposes through DNA Profiling and DNA Banking. CHILD ID SERVICES Suspected Baby Switch/Nursery Confirmation This option is for those parents who want to ensure that the baby they are holding is theirs—such as in the instance of a suspected baby switch in the hospital. Many people get home and look at a child and wonder if they brought home the right baby. In some reported cases, mothers have voiced their concerns while at the hospital, but did not get the chance to find out the truth until years later. Be sure. Get a simple, painless DNA test and never wonder again. SEPI can also works with hospitals in case an accidental switch is suspected. Private individuals may also choose to obtain records of their DNA profiles in case identification is ever needed. This is so as to:
  1. To safeguard the rightful heirs and ensure that they will inherit your estate through the exclusion of false claims on your inheritance.
  2. To assist in requirements for determining current or future familial relationships.
  3. To avoid expensive exhumations if your DNA profile may be required in the future.
  4. As a precaution for any possible future identification/verification requirements e.g. in cases of kidnapping, accidental death, act of Terrorism etc.

:: Ancestry and geneology DNA testing ::

SEPI can carry out DNA tests to assist in ancestry and genealogy. This test will help you to find out more about yourself and your family through a unique DNA test. This test can be of interest to family historians, adopted persons or anyone who is just curious about their ancestry! We will also give you a full-color AncestrybyDNA™ certificate that is suitable for framing.
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