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Through our extensive experience in DNA Forensic Testing, easyDNA is able to offer state of the art DNA forensic test services for cases where it is not possible to obtain a DNA sample by using the normal oral swab provided with our DNA testing kit. An For example, this kind of test can be used in cases where the alleged father is deceased however biological samples of him are still available.
One of our most requested services is the hair DNA testing, however as can be seen below, easyDNA offers an extensive list of discreet samples that can be tested for DNA. Once the DNA profile is obtained it can be used for our standard DNA paternity testing, as well as for our other range of DNA tests.
Please review our list of discreet samples below to obtain more information about the samples you may want to submit. The list also includes the additional cost and the DNA extraction success rate per sample. For further information you may also read our Discreet Samples Guidelines and Terms .
Alternative DNA Sources
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| Category |
General Comments |
Packaging Comments |
Extra Cost Per Sample |
Success Rate* |
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Blood (Whole)
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Medical blood draw in Vacutainer tube. |
Ship in original tube. |
£ 115.00 |
99% |
| Blood Stains |
Band aids, tampons, blood-stained tissues. |
Ship in paper envelope. |
£ 115.00 |
75% |
| Bone |
Fibula or Femur, ~
4-inch section. |
On dry ice or as preserved. |
Price on request |
75% |
| Cigarette Butts |
2 to 4 butts |
Ship in paper envelope. |
£ 115.00 |
65% |
| Clothing |
Hats, baseball caps, underwear, bandanna. |
Ship in paper bag. |
£ 115.00 |
50% |
| Dental Floss |
Do not touch the floss with your fingers. |
Ship in paper envelope. |
£ 115.00 |
75% |
| Ear Wax |
Cotton swab or Q-tip. |
Ship in paper envelope. |
£ 115.00 |
75% |
| Electric Razor Clippings |
Place in paper envelope. |
Ship in paper envelope. |
£ 115.00 |
50% |
| Gum |
Do not touch the gum with your fingers. Sugar-free gum is preferred. |
Ship in plastic Zip-Lock bag. |
£ 115.00 |
50% |
| Hair |
Roots or follicles must be attached. Hair from brush or comb may not work. Required 6-10 hairs. |
Ship in plastic Zip-Lock bag. |
£ 115.00 |
60% |
| Infidelity / Forensic Samples |
Covers array of samples 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. |
Price on request |
50% to 99% |
| Licked Envelope/Stamp |
Greeting card or letter. |
Ship in paper envelope. |
£ 160.00 |
25% |
| Nails (Finger / Toe) |
Freshly trimmed nails work best. |
Ship in plastic Zip-Lock bag. |
£ 115.00 |
75% |
| Paraffin Embedded Tissue |
From pathology laboratories. |
Ship in plastic Zip-Lock bag. |
£ 160.00 |
95% |
| Post Mortem Tissue |
Coroner samples, funeral homes. |
On dry ice or as preserved. |
£ 160.00 |
65% |
| Razors |
Place razor in a paper envelope. |
Ship in paper envelope. |
£ 115.00 |
40% |
| Sperm / Semen |
Liquid semen: Absorb suspected semen stain onto a clean cotton swab. Air-dry for 1 hour.
Dried semen stains: Absorb semen stain onto a clean cotton swab moistened with distilled water. Air-dry for 1 hour.
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Ship in paper envelope. |
£ 115.00 |
90% |
| Teeth |
Molar, premolar or canine preferred. |
Ship in paper envelope. |
£ 160.00 |
85% |
| Toothbrush |
Air-dry the toothbrush for 30-60 minutes.
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Ship in paper envelope. |
£ 115.00 |
75% |
| Toothpick |
Don't touch the toothpick with your fingers. |
Ship in paper envelope. |
£ 115.00 |
65% |
| Umbilical Cord (Dried) |
Place in paper envelope. |
Ship in paper envelope or as preserved. |
£ 160.00 |
90% |
| Used Kleenex / Handkerchief |
Nasal Mucous. Place in paper envelope. |
Ship in paper envelope. |
£ 115.00 |
95% |
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*easyDNA cannot unconditionally guarantee successful analysis of these samples. We will however make every attempt to provide you with the results you require.
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Additional Information on sending Discreet DNA Samples:
Please Note: DNA Testing using discreet samples CANNOT be performed in the UK unless the person whose sample is tested gives consent. In the case of minors, you are able to consent on their behalf if you have parental responsibility.
For more information we recommend you review our informative website www.hairdnatest.com on hair dna as well as the following articles:
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For more general information about our forensic DNA testing services, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions section.
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