There are several reasons why DNA testing is conducted in India, and the cost of the test depends on the type and urgency. Several hospitals do the test, which we are going to list below.
The first and most popular test is Paternity DNA Test.This test cost Ksh 19,000-Ksh 22,000.
It is done to determine whether somebody is the biological parent of a child. This is mostly done by individuals who are applying for separation or divorce, where the results are needed for confirmation.
Maternity DNA Test
This is the second most popular test where the mother wants to know the biological mother of the unborn child. In India it will cost you Ksh 19,000-Ksh21, 000 to do the test.
DNA Siblingship Testing
DNA siblingship test is done on sisters and brothers who want to know whether they are biologically related. This process mostly happens when the parents die and there is inheritance issues. The siblings request for DNA test to determine who among them is not biologically related to others.
DNA Immigration Testing
DNA immigration testing occurs in India when applying for a VISA. The process is necessary to assure the authority that you are an Indian and for record keeping purpose.You need at least Ksh 18,000 to conduct this test.
DNA testing and results takes at most two days in India, it can take longer if there are many people involved in the process.
List of hospitals and laboratories doing DNA testing in India
List of Laboratories
Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Delhi
Dr. BK Mahapatra
Associate Biology Division
Ph: 9312523536, 24360095
Mail: [email protected]
Centre For Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad
Dr. Madhusudan Nandineni
Scientist and In-charge
Ph: 24749331, 24749330
Mail: [email protected]
DNA Labs India, Hyderabad
Ravi Kiran Reddy
Ph: 9395142800
Mail: [email protected]
Bio-Axis DNA Research Centre
Ph: 9246338983
Mail: [email protected]
Truth Labs, Hyderabad
Ph: 9490690222, 04023390999
Mail: [email protected]