A new DNA home test kit retailing at a relatively cheap price of Ksh600 got Kenyans talking.
An image of the kit on a supermarket shelf went viral drawing mixed reactions from many who wanted to know the price and how it works.
The manufacturer promised to give kit users results of biological relations on; paternity, maternity, sibling, twin, grandparent, or aunt/uncle.
The maker further states that it is possible to get accurate results one day after conducting the test.
“We pride ourselves on providing the fastest, most accurate DNA testing.
“Our efficient DNA testing services, which offer results the next working day,” a statement from AlphaBiolabs that supply the kits state.
According to the pharmaceutical company, the kits can be bought from drug stores or ordered online.
How the Kit works
Once you have the kit, these are the following steps you should take;
The kit contains two swabs, use one swab and firmly rub on the inside of one cheek for 20 seconds and then repeat the process using the other cheek.
AlphaBiolabs warns people using the kit not to eat or drink immediately prior to collecting the saliva sample from the cheeks.
After collecting the swabs, fill details on the front of the swab envelope and seal it.
The home test kit has a self-addressed return envelope. Mail the envelope with the filled form and the two swabs.
A day after mailing back the kit, you will receive your results through the email you provided on the swab envelope.
Reactions
A section of Kenyans was amazed by the cost of the kit and wanted to know more about its availability so as to establish the paternity of their children.
A social media user named Mwakio Mwakera remarked, “Where are the kits available locally, I need to test early so that I can know if the kids belong to me.”
His sentiments were supported by another user who remarked, “We need that now, it is very painful to later realize you were raising a stranger.”
Another tweep using Steven's moniker agreed with the duo but warned of the consequences of trying to find out the truth.
“It is okay to use the kits but people should be careful when seeking the truth.
“If you suspect a kid is not yours it means there is tension in the relationship, what will happen to your marriage when you find out you were wrong?” he posed.
Longo Makuli explaining why he cannot use the kit remarked, “I cannot use it because, by the time you start asking whether a child is yours or not, you should have looked at yourself also to realize that you have not been faithful.”
Another social media user disagreed with Makuli arguing that the kit was a necessity.
“If I am doubting whether a child is mine, I will do it even without the mother’s consent,” he vowed.
On whether you can use the kit without someone’s consent, AlphaBiolabs state, “A consent signature must be provided for each person undergoing the testing. “
“If a child under the age of 16 is to be tested then a signature is needed of the person with parental responsibility,” the pharmaceutical company clarified further.
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