The Top 5 Things To Know Before Taking a DNA Test to Find an Unknown Biological Parent

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If you’re considering a DNA test to find your biological mother or father, here are five important things to keep in mind. Remember that in most cases, the DNA result itself will only give you part of the answer you’re looking for—doing the genealogy is just as important as the DNA match strength.

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