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Our DNA banking
service provides organizations and private
individuals with the peace of mind that comes from
knowing that their DNA samples are stored in a safe
and highly secured environment. Banked DNA may be
used for future DNA tests, for example:
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To protect
against illegitimate claims on an
individual’s estate
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To assist
with the identification of missing persons
or give clues about the trail of a missing loved one
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To provide a standard for comparison and
identification of people in high-risk
professions, such as men and women in the
military, law enforcement personnel,
firefighters, and overseas contractors
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To identify
inherited traits, such as genetic diseases
and other physical characteristics
Stored DNA provides a genetic history that will
become vitally important as the genomic puzzle is
completed. DNA from an elderly parent could one day
provide clues about inherited diseases and other
genetic issues. Some day very soon, this type of
family tree knowledge could prove lifesaving.
Our services are completely confidential. We only
release information on banked DNA to persons you
authorize.
There are two service options available:
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Banking Only
We will store your DNA sample in our safe,
secure facility for 15 years. A banking
certificate, stating the storage period and
the names of persons you authorize to
retrieve or use your samples, will be
provided.
We will set up a DNA collection appointment
at a hospital or laboratory near you.
Samples need to be collected in compliance
with the Chain of Custody documentation
process. This ensures that the results of
any future DNA testing on the stored DNA are
acceptable to courts and other government
agencies.
The DNA banking fee is $185. This fee
includes sample collection, verification of
DNA presence in the sample, and storage for
15 years.
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Banking with DNA Profiling
Our DNA banking and profiling service allows
individuals to store their DNA sample at a
safe, secure facility and obtain a record of
their genetic profile. We run a DNA test on
the samples using markers for 16 loci,
including the 13 CODIS loci that are
recognized worldwide as standards for human
identity testing.
You will receive two certificates when you
choose the Banking with DNA Profiling
option: one reporting your allele sizes
(your genetic profile) and a banking
certificate stating the storage period and
the name of persons you authorize to
retrieve and/or use the DNA samples. Samples
are collected using the Chain of Custody
process.
More on DNA Profiling
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