FORENSIC DNA ANALYSIS – SAMPLE AVAILABILITY & COSTS
In some cases, a buccal or blood sample is simply not available. We have an array of other means whereby it is possible to perform a forensic DNA analysis by extracting a DNA sample from the person needing to be tested. Please call our office at TOLL FREE (877) 786-9543, and a case manager can help you.
Category |
General Comments |
Packaging Comments |
Additional Charge (Per Sample) |
Success Rate* |
Collected Swab Sample |
Buccal (cheek swab) samples collected directly from willing individuals. 1st at $100 & $85 thereafter |
Ship as Indicated on instructions |
CALL |
99% |
Blood (Whole)** |
Medical blood draw in Vacutainer Tube |
Ship in original tube |
CALL |
99% |
Blood Stains** |
Band Aids, tampons, bloody tissues |
Ship in paper envelope |
CALL |
75% |
Cigarette Butts |
2 to 4 butts |
Ship in paper envelope |
CALL |
65% |
Clothing |
Hats, baseball caps, bandanna |
Ship in paper bag |
CALL |
50% |
Dental Floss |
Do not touch the floss with your fingers. |
Ship in paper envelope |
CALL |
75% |
Ear Wax |
Cotton swab or Q-tip |
Ship in paper envelope |
CALL |
75% |
Electric Razor Clippings |
Place in paper envelope. |
Ship in paper envelope |
CALL |
50% |
Gum |
Do not touch the gum with your fingers. Sugar-free gum is preferred. |
Ship in plastic Zip-Lock bag |
CALL |
75% |
Hair |
Roots or follicles must be attached. Hair from a brush or comb may not work. We need at least 6-10 hairs. |
Ship in plastic Zip-Lock bag |
CALL |
80% |
Nails (Finger/Toe) |
Freshly cut nails work best |
Ship in plastic Zip-Lock bag |
CALL |
75% |
Razors |
Place razor in a paper envelope. |
Ship in paper envelope |
CALL |
40% |
Sperm/Semen** |
Condoms, undergarments, clothing, etc… Liquid semen: absorb suspected semen sample onto a clean cotton swab. Air-dry the swab for 1 hour. Dried semen stains: adsorb semen stain onto a clean cotton swab moistened with distilled water. |
Ship in paper envelope |
CALL |
90% |
Toothbrush |
Air-dry the toothbrush for 30-60 minutes. |
Ship in paper envelope |
CALL |
75% |
Toothpick |
Do not touch the toothpick with your fingers. |
Ship in paper envelope |
CALL |
65% |
Used Handkerchief |
Nasal Mucous. Place in paper envelope. |
Ship in paper envelope |
CALL |
95% |
Used Kleenex |
Nasal Mucous. Place in paper envelope. |
Ship in paper envelope |
CALL |
90% |
* Our lab cannot unconditionally guarantee successful analysis of these samples. ** Bio-hazard disposal fee applies. |