Types of Samples

Our standard and preferred sample type is a buccal swab - this is a sponge on a stick that you rub on the inside of your cheek in order to collect skin cells. Your testing fee includes the swabs to take this type of sample. We can also accept bloodstain cards and whole blood as a standard sample (at no additional fee). However, we do recognize that there may be a need for more discrete testing and can therefore process other types of samples. 

If you wish to submit a sample other than the buccal swab please contact us to discuss the sample options to ensure you are sending the best possible sample. We will gladly process your test order personally. Please note that these types of test orders cannot be processed through our website at this time.

Non-Standard Samples

• toothbrush (used only by one person);
• >5 hair roots (it is important that each hair has a root on it, as that is where we are getting the DNA from);
• fingernail clippings;
• any blood sample other than whole blood or bloodstain card.

Forensic Samples

• clothing with bodily fluids (if you are having a semen or blood identification test done, that test fee includes the processing of this type of sample);
• clothing with skin cells (baseball cap, gloves, etc.),
• cigarette butts,
• condom,
• Q-tip with ear wax,
• licked envelop/stamp,
• used glass/can/bottle/pacifier.