Court-Ordered DNA Testing in Columbia, SC and the Midlands
Court-admissible DNA results using only AABB-accredited labs. We come to you anywhere in the Midlands — your home, attorney’s office, hospital, or the courthouse. No lab visit required.
- Accepted by SC family courts & DSS
- Full chain-of-custody documentation
- 99.9% accuracy — results in 2–3 business days
- Available 24/7 — same-day scheduling
No hidden fees.
Transparent pricing.
Court-admissible results — we come to you
Trusted by Families Across South Carolina
From Collection to Court-Admissible — Every Step Documented
The same rigorous, documented process behind every legal DNA test we perform.
Collected
A certified Odosek technician collects samples on-site — your home, office, or the courthouse.
Sealed & Documented
Every sample is sealed in tamper-evident packaging with signed chain-of-custody paperwork.
AABB-Accredited Lab
Processed at an AABB-accredited facility with 99.9% accuracy.
Court-Admissible Report
Results delivered in 2–3 business days, accepted by SC family courts & DSS.
What Makes Court-Ordered DNA Testing Different from a Home Test
This is the question we hear most often in Columbia. Families come to us after a home DNA kit gave them an answer that Richland County Family Court or SC DSS won’t accept — and now the case is stuck.
A home test tells you something privately. That’s it. No court, DSS office, or federal agency will accept it, because there’s no proof of who actually provided the samples — nobody verified identities, nobody witnessed the collection, and the chain of custody doesn’t exist.
Court-ordered testing is a different process end to end. A certified collector comes to you — home, attorney’s office, hospital, or the courthouse — verifies every participant’s identity with government-issued photo ID, seals the samples in tamper-evident packaging, and documents every transfer until the AABB-accredited lab receives them.
If there’s any chance your results need to hold up for custody, child support, or inheritance — skip the home kit. Call us at 803-766-0036 and we’ll get it done right the first time.
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Get Court-Admissible Results In Three Simple Steps
We come to you — your home, attorney’s office, hospital, or the courthouse, anywhere in Columbia and the Midlands.
Start With a FREE Consultation
We confirm which type of testing your case needs — family court, DSS, or inheritance — and walk you through the process.
We Come to You for Collection
Our certified collector arrives with all supplies, photo ID verification, and chain-of-custody paperwork. The swab takes about five minutes per person.
Receive Court-Admissible Results
Results delivered securely in 2–3 business days — ready to submit to Richland County Family Court, SC DSS, or any requesting agency.
Why Columbia Residents Request Court-Ordered DNA Testing
- Child Support Cases — SC DSS requires court-admissible paternity before establishing or contesting a support order.
- Custody & Visitation Disputes — Establishing legal parentage to participate in or contest custody proceedings.
- Inheritance & Estate Claims — Proving a biological relationship before an estate is settled.
- Attorneys & Family Law Firms — Coordinating mobile, chain-of-custody collection for clients' active cases.
Mobile Collection, Fully Documented
A certified collector comes to you — your home, your attorney’s office, a hospital, or the courthouse. Every participant’s identity is verified with government-issued photo ID before collection begins.
Samples are sealed in tamper-evident packaging and every transfer is documented, start to finish. Once they reach our AABB-accredited lab, results are back in 2–3 business days. Call 803-766-0036 to schedule today.
What You Need for Your Appointment
We bring the supplies, paperwork, and chain-of-custody documents to your location. Here’s what to have ready.
Valid Photo ID
Government-issued photo ID is required for every participant tested.
Certified Collector
A trained, certified collector completes the entire collection on-site.
Sealed & Documented
Every sample is tamper-evident sealed with full chain-of-custody paperwork.
Any Location
We come to your home, attorney’s office, hospital, or the courthouse.
Court-Ordered vs. Non-Legal DNA Testing
Court-Ordered / Legal Test
Required whenever results must be used for court, DSS, or inheritance purposes.
- Accepted by courts & government agencies
- Identity verification required
- Collected by a certified professional
- Full chain-of-custody documentation
- Valid for custody, child support, inheritance
Non-Legal (Peace of Mind)
Used for personal knowledge only — same DNA analysis, different process.
- Personal or private confirmation
- No identity verification required
- Faster and more convenient
- Not valid for court use
- Cannot be used for legal proceedings
Schedule Your Court-Ordered DNA Test
We come to you anywhere in Columbia, Lexington, or the Midlands. Available 24/7 — same-day scheduling available. $349 per test.
Ready to Get Your Court-Ordered DNA Test?
We come to you anywhere in South Carolina. AABB-accredited labs. Court-admissible results in 2–3 business days. $349 — no hidden fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a court-ordered DNA test cost in Columbia?
Court-ordered DNA testing starts at $349, with transparent pricing and no hidden fees — the same rate as our other legal and court-admissible DNA services.
How long does it take to get results?
Most results are back within 2–3 business days from our AABB-accredited lab, ready to submit to Richland County Family Court, SC DSS, or any requesting agency.
Is mobile collection accepted by the court?
Yes. As long as proper chain-of-custody protocol is followed — certified collector, photo ID verification, tamper-evident sealed samples, and full documentation — mobile collection is fully court-admissible.
Do I need a lawyer to schedule a court-ordered DNA test?
Not necessarily. SC DSS cases can be initiated directly, and attorneys can also coordinate testing on a client’s behalf.
Other DNA Testing Services in the Midlands
Court-admissible paternity testing accepted by SC family courts.
Establish or contest parentage for SC DSS support cases.
Legal relationship verification for adoption proceedings.
On-site, chain-of-custody collection for family law firms.
Private, informational answers when court use is not needed.
Explore every mobile DNA and drug testing service we offer.
Odosek Lab Solutions only uses AABB-accredited facilities to conduct court-ordered, chain-of-custody testing, with scientific experts that ensure genetic testing results you can trust.
