Application for DNA testing
International & Immigration
Step 1
DNA Test
Complete the application form and return to DNALabs. Remember to
Case fee
$1250
attach your ‘Letter of offer’ if this request is for an immigration application.
testing of up to three donors
You can mail, email or fax the document to:
Additional Person
$250
per person
e.g. testing an additional sibling or child
DNALabs
Locked Bag 145
E: .au
F: +61 2 9855 5446
To complete this application, please select the biological relationship we
North Ryde NSW 1670
are testing for
Paternity testing
Step 2
Maternity testing
Once we receive the application, we will send a booking information pack
Y Chromosome (Y-STR)
to each person being tested in Australia (allow 2 days). This allows each
This test will look for a common paternal line between male donors.
person to book their own DNA collection. The booking information pack
includes an instruction letter and consent form (known as Form 2).
X Chromosome (X-STR)
This test looks for a common paternal line between sisters.
We will require mother’s DNA if the sisters share the same mother.
Step 3
Do the testing siblings share:
Mother
Father
Unsure
Sibling testing
We will send a kit to the doctor for each person being tested overseas.
This test will look for a possible full Sibship or a half Sibship relationship.
If your test is for an immigration application, we will also arrange for an
Do the testing siblings share:
Mother
Father
Unsure
approved witness to attend the appointment.
Other relationship testing*
We can test Uncle, Aunt, Grandparent and other relationships*. Please describe
Step 4
the relationship (if possible, please attached a family tree diagram to assist us):
Once the appointment overseas is confirmed, we will send notification to
the applicant with details.
Express testing*
P.O.A.
There will be an additional fee for the collecting doctor overseas and clarification of this fee
P.O.A Price on application *Please contact 1300 663 244 for pre-approval of these services. Prices are
can be sought from the doctor directly prior to confirmation of the appointment.
correct at time of publication (July 2013), however may be subject to change.
DNA testing relies on comparisons of the parties tested to the general
Step 5
population. For example, the test assumes that no one related to the
testing father could also be the father. Please notify us if this is not the case
The DNA samples will be sent to our laboratory for processing and your
for you. DNA relationship testing will yield an informative answer for the
results will be sent to you from 10 working days. We recommend this
analysis of mother-child-father relationships. DNA relationship testing may
report goes to your doctor or a legal professional to help you interpret the
not always be as informative for other relationship testing combinations.
result. Please fill in the box below to indicate who should receive the report.
This will only be evident to the lab after testing.
A report will be sent to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship
(DIAC) if this request is for an immigration application.
Your understanding of this process is important to us, please call us on 1300 663 244 if you
Payment
would like to discuss any part of your application.
Cheque/Money Order
(Please make payment to “DNALabs”)
Report
Please mail your Cheque/Money Order along with this application
Name:
Electronic Funds Transfer
Address:
Bank:
ANZ Banking Group Limited
Branch:
North Ryde
Suburb:
BSB:
012 327
State:
Postcode:
Account Number:
8334 14582
Phone:
Fax:
Account Name:
Douglass Hanly Moir Pty Limited
Swift code:
ANZ BAU 2S
EFT Receipt Number:
If applicable: Australian Embassy / Consulate / High Commission
Date of payment:
/
/
where this application has been lodged:
Credit Card
Embassy Reference Number:
Visa
Mastercard
Other:
I have attached the letter from DIAC offering DNA testing.
Card No:
/
/
/
I,
give DNALabs
Exp:
/
authority to release my information and DNA testing report to DIAC or
the requesting Australian High Commission, Embassy or Consulate.
Name as it appears on card:
Signature:
Date:
/
/
Please debit my card to the amount of: $
Date:
/
/
DNA testing may result in unexpected outcomes with significant effect on persons tested.
It may be useful to discuss the implications of the results for you and your family with a
counsellor or legal professional before undergoing testing. Results will only be faxed to a
Cases for DNA testing expire one year from the date you apply. A non-refundable
doctor or solicitor. Results cannot be issued to a minor under the age of 18. All persons
administration fee of $220 applies to cancelled cases. Cancellation after DNA collection
tested in a case can request a copy of the results by application (additional fees may apply).
attracts an additional fee of $110 per patient nationally, and $220 for international collections.