Home DNA kits are pretty common, and now you find yourself in a situation where you're using one. Perhaps you're curious about your child's genetics, or it could be that you've become suspicious of your spouse...

After all's said and done though, it doesn't matter too much WHY you got the kit... Your primary concern right now should be getting the most accurate results as possible from this DNA test.

DNA kits can be difficult to use correctly, in this article I'd like to be your companion and take you by the hand to get the most precise results possible. The best way for me to do this is to talk to you about the most common mistakes that people make when home DNA testing.

This first step is the most important...You need to pick out which DNA kit you're going to use. Remember that cheaper isn't better. Make sure that the kit you choose is AABB certified (American Association of Blood Banks). In your mind it might make sense, especially if money's tight, to go with something more affordable, but trust me...You won't be able to trust the results from a crappy kit.

Just imagine getting through the trouble of DNA testing and then getting your results back but not knowing for sure if they're correct...

The second thing you need to make sure you do is read the directions provided with the kit. Read every single word! It's very important that you obey every single instruction. Do not compromise, don't say "Oh it'll be fine"...You need to make sure that you get absolutely perfect samples. There's not a whole lot more to it than that. Don't risk sending in a contaminated sample.

You should use the same perfection when it comes to the other person's sample. Alright, I hope you've learned, DO NOT take risks with a sample. It's a waste of time.

It shouldn't take too long for you to get your results back, but make sure that you get both inclusion and exclusion results. Exclusion is the result that states that you are NOT the father, where as inclusion is the result that states how big of a possibility there is that you ARE the father. Exclusion results should be 100% if you're not related.

Well, that's about all I've got for you...I really appreciate you reading all of this, and good luck with your DNA testing!