Alternative DNA Samples FAQs
In most cases, no. A legal test requires written consent from all parties (or legal guardians), photo identification, and a third party who performs the DNA collection. Alternative samples are provided for discreet testing and therefore cannot be used in court.
Testing of alternative samples may take up to an additional 5 days, depending on the DNA sample. This is to ensure that a strong enough genetic profile can be obtained. Once a DNA sample is found to be viable, the testing ordered will be completed. Our goal is always to help you get the answers …
Non-standard samples do not always guarantee that a DNA Profile will be obtained, as we have no way to determine the quality of the sample prior to receiving it. However, it is not just the type of sample that is important but also other variables such as : In all cases, the laboratory technicians are …
Yes, you are protected by our strict privacy policy. No one may access your DNA test information without your written consent.
As long as the lab technicians are able to obtain a DNA profile from the sample, the results as just as accurate as a mouth swab. Using a higher number of genetic markers to test each person allows us to issue testing results that are 100% accurate based on the profiles generated.