Note: We can only guarantee standard result turnaround time when testing takes place solely using oral swab samples. Using a forensic sample for your test may lead to an increase in turnaround time.
If you are unable to take a DNA sample using the swabs provided in our DNA sample collection kit, a list of alternative DNA sources is below:
| Category | Packaging | Extra Charge | Success rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bone MarrowFresh (collected within 30 days) or Frozen- No marrow on slides or in paraffin. |  |
Request Consultation. | $160 | 90% or higher |
| Blood on Filter paperAlso called Whatman, Matrix or Parchment; less than 60 days old. | Air-dry and ship in paper envelope. | $80 | 90% or higher | |
| SemenFrozen vial (Sperm bank) or fresh swab; Semen on fabric. | Ship in paper envelope. | $80 | 90% or higher | |
| Blood stain on fabricIncludes bandages, gauze and facial tissues (Kleenex) or napkins. | Air-dry and ship in paper envelope. | $80 | 60-90% | |
| Fingernail/nail ClippingsNeed 5-10 clippings. | Ship in paper envelope. | $80 | 60-90% | |
| Diabetic Test StripsNeed 5-6 strips. | Ship in paper envelope. | $80 | 60-90% | |
| Tissue (muscles, organs); non-embalmedDepends on age and storage conditions; CHAIN ONLY. | |
Request consultation. | $80 | 60-90% |
| Ear Swab | Ship in paper envelope. | $80 | 60-90% | |
| Fetal DemiseRef sample from M REQ; success increases w/ age of fetus (detect of maternal DNA poss) CHAIN ONLY. | |
Request consultation. | $80 | 60-90% |
| Umbilical CordDried, must have a reference sample from mother. | |
Ship in paper envelope or as preserved. | $80 | 60-90% |
| Semen stain on fabricArea should be indicated on fabric; incl bandages, gauze & tissues or napkins. | Air-dry and ship in paper envelope. | $80 | 60-90% | |
| Hair with rootsEnsure roots are present (7-10 hairs) – shed or cut hair will not work. | Ship in paper envelope. | $80 | 60% or less | |
| Razor (Electric, Disposable)Send entire blade or disposable razor, debris can be sent in envelope. | Ship in paper envelope. | $80 | 60% or less | |
| Cigarette buttsDepends on type/brand. | Ship in paper envelope. | $80 | 60% or less | |
| MucusFacial tissue (Kleenex), napkin or paper towel. | Ship in paper envelope. | $80 | 60% or less | |
| Chewing gumSugarless preferred. | Ship in plastic Zip-Lock bag. | $80 | 60% or less | |
| CondomDepends on storage condition / swab inside of condom. | Ship in paper envelope. | $80 | 60% or less | |
| Tissue Sample; paraffin embeddedParaffin block or slides. | |
Request consultation. | $160 | 60% or less |
| Toothbrush | Air-dry and ship in paper envelope. | $80 | 60% or less | |
| Soda can / drinking glass / plastic containerSwab well w/ cotton swab or send in article with area clearly marked. | Air-dry and ship in paper envelope. | $80 | 60% or less | |
| Tampon/Feminine Pad | Air-dry and ship in paper envelope. | $80 | 60% or less | |
| Drinking straw | Air-dry and ship in paper envelope. | $80 | 60% or less | |
| Envelope flapsDepends on age of envelope and how sealed. | Request consultation. | $80 | 60% or less | |
| Tissue (muscles, organs); embalmedDeceased has been embalmed; tissues in formalin/formaldehyde not accepted. | |
Request consultation. | $160 | 60% or less |
| Bones from exhumed bodyFor forensic cases only. | |
Request consultation. | POA | N/A |
| ToothMolar, premolar or canine preferred. | Ship in paper envelope. | POA | N/A | |
| BoneFemur or humorus bone, 3-4 inches in length use clean blade. | |
Request consultation. | POA | N/A |
Who’zTheDaddy?™ cannot unconditionally guarantee successful analysis of these samples. We will however make every attempt to provide you with the results you require.
sample indicates a potentially biohazardous sample. Appropriate care should be given.