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Often our loved ones and long lost relatives leave us something behind. This may be a lock of hair, an envelope with a licked stamp or seal, a comb or brush - everyday objects.
Nowadays we are able to extract DNA from these items and tell you about their genetic past. In recent years extraction techniques have improved and costs decreased to the point where this is now affordable for all.
And when we couple this with our advanced tests that help to connect people with each other, it's a great combination.
Our lab has the forensic capability able to extract DNA from a variety of sources (as proven by the handling of the 2004 Tsunami cases from the Thai Government).
Below is a list of samples and our price list for DNA extraction.
Forensic Price List
Sample type |
US$ |
Extraction
period
(weeks) |
Amniotic fluid |
300 |
3 |
Plasma |
300 |
3 |
Fresh frozen tissue |
300 |
3 |
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Licked envelope/stamp |
400 |
3 |
Hair with root |
400 |
3 |
Formalin fixed paraffin-embedded tissue |
400 |
3 |
Body fluids/stains on clothing |
400 |
3 |
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Hair shaft* |
800 |
3 |
Teeth |
800 |
3 |
Bone |
800 |
3 |
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* (note: only mtDNA can be extracted from this type of specimen)
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The cost of specimen processing and extraction is provided above which takes into account the extra protocols and care required for these forensic specimens, which are often finite. This is addition to testing which includes Y-chromosome, mitochondrial (mtDNA) or other relationship tests. |
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Although every effort is made to get a successful DNA extraction, this can not be guaranteed. On occasion, the DNA is far too degraded to be viable, although we would still have to charge for samples submitted. Please bear this in mind when sending in a sample to us. |
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Forensic samples are special cases and handled differently to our regular casework. Please enter your questions and sample type below. We'll then be better able to discuss your options with you.
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Open PDF document for storage, packing and addressing information:  |
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For US citizens, testing samples collected without consent may not be possible for your own state. Read this for state-by-state information.
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North American office: P.O. Box 160, Carmine, TX 78932-0160 USA tel/fax: Toll free 866-7-DNA-DNA |
European office: 40 Preston Road, Weymouth, Dorset,
DT3 6PZ, UK tel:+44 (0) 1305 834936 fax:+44 (0)
1305 835925 |
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