Why Our DNA Kits Are Superior
to CVS & Walgreens Drugstore DNA Kits
1. Transparent Pricing with No Hidden Fees
Unlike drugstore kits (CVS/Walgreens), which often cost ~$30 upfront plus separate lab fees, shipping, and registration, Journey includes everything in one price:
- Kit + overnight priority shipping both ways
- All lab processing costs
- Fast 1–2 business day results
No last-minute surprises—ever.
2. Faster Turnaround & Priority Handling
Drugstore kits may sit in mail and take 5–6 weeks for results —Journey provides results within 1–2 business days of sample receipt, thanks to the included prepaid overnight FedEx label.
3. Absolute Privacy & Discretion
- Purchasing at CVS, Walgreens, or other retail stores means visible packaging, public interaction, online registration
- With Journey, you order online 24/7, use a plain mailbox or our Make Your Own Kit (MYOK) option, and choose anonymous reporting—keeping your journey private.
4. Broader Test Options & Sample Types
Drugstore kits only offer curiosity paternity testing, while Journey offers:
- Maternity, sibling, grandparent, aunt/uncle, twin zygosity tests
- Legal court-admissible tests
- Prenatal options: non-invasive prenatal paternity (NIPP) testing as early as 7 weeks
- Alternative DNA samples: toothbrush, hair, chewing gum and many other non-standard sample options
5. Legal Results with Chain-of-Custody
Home test kits are not court-admissible . Journey offers legal-grade testing with verified chain-of-custody—accepted for custody, immigration, and legal records.
6. Highest Accuracy with Extra Genetic Markers
Journey tests use up to 46 DNA markers (vs. ~16-21 from drugstore kits), ensuring 100% accuracy and automatically expand markers if needed.
7. Flexible Kit Options
Journey supports multiple kit delivery locations—perfect for separated families. You can even use existing drugstore kits with Journey’s Make-Your-Own-Kit option .
How CVS & Walgreens Kits Compare
| Feature | CVS/Walgreens Kits | Journey DNA |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront Kit Cost | ~$27–30 | $109 – $129 |
| Lab Fee | +$139+ | ✅ Included |
| Shipping (Return) | You pay separately | ✅ Prepaid overnight |
| Processing Time | 5–6 weeks | ✅ 1–2 business days |
| Privacy | Retail purchase, online registration | ✅ Anonymous, discreet |
| Test Variety | Only paternity curiosity tests | ✅ Multiple relationship options |
| Legal Validity | ❌ Not court-admissible | ✅ Chain-of-custody tests available |
| Accuracy (Marker count) | ~23 markers | ✅ Up to 46 markers |
| Additional Sample Types | ❌ No | ✅ Support toothbrush, hair, etc. |
| Multiple kit addresses | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Use of existing kits | ❌ No | ✅ Yes (MYOK option) |
Your Clear Path to Better Testing
Choose Journey DNA if you:
- Want complete pricing without hidden costs
- Need fast, confidential results
- Want broader test types beyond paternity
- Require legal-level, court-admissible reports
- Prefer greater sample flexibility
Drugstore kits might seem cheap—but they’re expensive in time, privacy, and results.
