Paternity Testing

The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) has established a multi-award vehicle for paternity testing services, providing counties, tribes, and licensed adoption agencies with comprehensive DNA genetic testing solutions. The vehicle covers genetic parentage testing that includes sample collection, laboratory analysis, expert witness testimony, and chain of custody documentation. Contractors are required to achieve a minimum 99% probability of paternity results and maintain American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) accreditation, ensuring high-quality and legally defensible testing services.

The multi-award vehicle currently includes two prime contractors: DNA Diagnostics Center and Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LabCorp), with a contract period from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026. Each contractor offers tiered pricing, with DNA Diagnostics Center charging $41-$45 per test (with sample collection) and LabCorp charging $39.75 per test, depending on the contract year. The statewide contract operates on a fee-for-service basis with no guaranteed minimum volumes, allowing authorized users to place orders directly with the contractors. Both providers must deliver test results within 15 calendar days and offer additional services such as annual training seminars and emergency appointment capabilities.