A DNA test is a test in which someone's DNA is analysed, for example to see if they have committed a particular crime or are the parent of a particular child.
DNA testinguncountable noun
They took samples from his hair for DNA testing.
DNA test in British English
noun
a test of a sample of DNA to determine whether it matches particular characteristics
Examples of 'DNA test' in a sentence
DNA test
'I'm sorry I have to tell you this, sir... We're getting a court order to have this bloke take a DNA test.
Jon Cleary YESTERDAY'S SHADOW (2002)
The result of the DNA test on Philip Richmond's hair came through on Saturday morning.
Forsythe, Malcolm THE BOOK LADY (2002)
He had to be out of the country before they could get the court order for him to have the DNA test.