Swab Stories

It takes a lot to shock a New Yorker, but when Jared Rosenthal’s bright blue “Who’s Your Daddy?” truck hits the streets, no one can ignore it. Cruising through all five boroughs, the mobile DNA testing lab gets the celebrity treatment, causing people to gawk, snap photos and even jump out of their cars at traffic lights! The clinic on wheels can be spotted everywhere from the hustle and bustle of downtown Manhattan to the scrappy projects of the Bronx—plus on road trips to cities including Chicago and Washington, DC. Despite all the commotion outside of the RV, the real action starts when clients step inside. With it’s laid-back, no frills vibe, the RV feels more like a living room than a sterile clinic, and within minutes customers feel comfortable enough to start spilling their wildest, personal stories. The people who enter the RV are from all different walks of life and step on board for all different reasons. From “I think I was kidnapped at birth” to “I found my sperm donor father”, there are no limits to the variety of questions people have about their DNA—right in the middle of traffic. Questions like: Who is my father? Is this my baby? Is he my cousin? Do we have the same mother? Is my boyfriend my brother? Am I Puerto Rican? Am I Not? The RV's owner, Jared Rosenthal, is a rough-and-tumble triple black belt with a soft spot for his customers. Passionate about public health, Jared ditched his cushy corporate job and hit the streets to bring healthcare where it’s needed most: curbside. To help him navigate his new business venture, Jared employs the help of street-savvy specialist Ana, the RV’s medical technician. Known as a the “Swabinator,” she’s a tough cookie from the Bronx who can warm up a client, but always tells it like it is. Every day the crew rides around seeing all the crazy things New York City has to offer… but it’s the secrets that people have kept behind closed doors that are the most shocking. It takes a lot to shock a New Yorker, but when Jared Rosenthal’s bright blue “Who’s Your Daddy?” truck hits the streets, no one can ignore it. Cruising through all five boroughs, the mobile DNA testing lab gets the celebrity treatment, causing people to gawk, snap photos and even jump out of their cars at traffic lights! The clinic on wheels can be spotted everywhere from the hustle and bustle of downtown Manhattan to the scrappy projects of the Bronx—plus on road trips to cities including Chicago and Washington, DC.