DNA Forensic Testing

Situations may arise where it is not possible to obtain the DNA samples through the standard oral swab sample.

In cases such as these, easyDNA offers a state of the art DNA Forensic service that is able to process a wide range of non-standard samples in order to obtain a usable DNA sample. The sample can be used for our standard DNA paternity testing, as well as for our other range of DNA tests.

A full list is shown below including the additional cost for each sample. Also kindly review the notes at the end of the list.

Alternative DNA Sources

 
Category General Comments Packaging Comments

Additional Charge
(SEK Per Sample )

Success Rate*
Collected Swab Sample (Reference Sample) Buccal (cheek swab) samples collected directly Ship as Indicated on instructions 1400.00 99%
Blood (Whole)
Medical blood draw in Vacutainer Tube Ship in original tube 1400.00 99%
Blood Stains
Band Aids, tampons, bloody tissues Ship in paper envelope 1600.00 75%
Bone
Fibula or Femur, ~4-inch section On dry ice or as preserved 2300.00 75%
Cigarette Butts 2 to 4 butts Ship in paper envelope 1400.00 65%
Clothing Hats, baseball caps, underwear, bandanna Ship in paper bag 1600.00 50%
Dental Floss Do not touch the floss with your fingers. Ship in paper envelope 1400.00 75%
Ear Wax Cotton swab or Q-tip Ship in paper envelope 1400.00 75%
Electric Razor Clippings Place in paper envelope. Ship in paper envelope 1400.00 50%
Gum Do not touch the gum with you fingers. Sugar-free gum is preferred. Ship in plastic Zip-Lock bag 1600.00 50%
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 1400.00 60%
Infidelity/Forensic Samples Covers array of samples and matrices such as underwear, in which the DNA source is unknown, unseen or potentially mixed. See listing for specific item on this document or call for info.

1600.00 for First Sample, Then According to This List.

50% to 99%
Licked Envelope Greeting card or letter Ship in paper envelope 2300.00 25%
Nails (Finger/Toe) Freshly trimmed nails work best Ship in plastic Zip-Lock bag 1400.00 75%
Paraffin Embedded Tissue
From pathology laboratories Ship in plastic Zip-Lock bag 1600.00 95%
Post Mortem Tissue
Coroner Samples, Funeral Homes On dry ice or as preserved 1600.00 65%
Razors Place razor in a paper envelope. Ship in paper envelope 1400.00 40%
Sperm/Semen
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.  Air-dry the swab for 1 hour. Ship in paper envelope 1600.00 90%
Teeth
Molar, premolar or canine preferred. (Baby teeth usually do not work) Ship in paper envelope 1600.00 85%
Toothbrush Air-dry the toothbrush for 30-60 minutes. Ship in paper envelope 1600.00 75%
Toothpick Do not touch the toothpick with your fingers. Ship in paper envelope 1400.00 65%
Umbilical Cord (Dried)
Place in paper envelope. Ship in paper envelope or as preserved 2300.00 90%
Used Handkerchief Nasal Mucous.  Place in paper envelope. Ship in paper envelope 1400.00 95%
Used Kleenex Nasal Mucous.  Place in paper envelope. Ship in paper envelope 1400.00 95%
* easyDNA cannot unconditionally guarantee successful analysis of these samples.  We will however make every attempt to provide you with the results you require. 

Terms and conditions:

  1. We recommend that if you intend to send a non-standard sample you contact in advance our technical team on  to discuss your case.
     
  2. The prices shown above are in addition to the normal cost of the DNA test you have selected.
     
  3. Once DNA is successfully extracted this can then be used for any of our DNA tests. The type of sample submitted will not effect the accuracy of the results as once the DNA is extracted it is the same regardless of the sample it is obtained from.
     
  4. DNA testing using non-standard samples can be used only for curiosity purposes since it is not normally possible to verify the source of the sample. Only in cases where it is possible to verify the source of the sample and a strict chain of custody procedure has been observed then the sample may be admissible in a court of law.
     
  5. easyDNA cannot unconditionally guarantee successful analysis of these samples. Of course, based on the experience of the ISO17025 accredited laboratory, every attempt will be made to provide you with the results you require. Payment is required even where it was not possible to obtain a DNA Profile.
     
  6. Discounts for sending more than one non-standard samples may apply and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
     
  7. Forensic Testing results are normally available in around 5-7 working days but is case dependent.

For more information we recommend you review our informative website www.hairdnatest.com as well as the following articles:

For more general information about our DNA testing, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions section.

 
 
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