Forensic DNA Testing Services
homeDNAdirect can test a range of samples for a DNA paternity test or other DNA tests. Whilst our standard method for sample collection is the oral swab, there may be circumstances where it may not be possible to obtain a sample in this manner.
HomeDNAdirect is able to offer you the possibility of carrying out DNA tests using alternative samples. A list of the samples suitable for DNA analysis is provided in the table below. The table provides information about each type of sample including DNA extraction success rates, method of sampling and the additional cost.
Please note that the costs listed below are additional to the cost of the DNA test you plan to perform.
We also recommend that you read our terms and conditions for sending alternative samples.
To perform a DNA test to investigate cases of suspected infidelity visit our infidelity DNA test page.
Alternative DNA Sources |
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| Category | General Comments | Packaging Comments | Additional Charge (Per Sample) |
Success Rate* |
| Blood (Whole) | Medical blood draw in Vacutainer Tube | Ship in original tube | $145 | 99% |
| Blood Stains | Band Aids, tampons, bloody tissues | Ship in paper envelope | $145 | 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 | $145 | 65% |
| Clothing | Hats, baseball caps, underwear, bandanna | Ship in paper bag | $145 | 50% |
| Dental Floss | Do not touch the floss with your fingers. | Ship in paper envelope | $145 | 75% |
| Ear Wax | Cotton swab or Q-tip | Ship in paper envelope | $145 | 75% |
| Electric Razor Clippings | Place in paper envelope. | Ship in paper envelope | $145 | 50% |
| Gum | Do not touch the gum with you fingers. Sugar-free gum is preferred. | Ship in plastic Zip-Lock bag | $145 | 75% |
| Hair | Roots or follicles must be attached. Hair from a brush or comb may not work. We need at least 6-10 hairs. | Ship in plastic Zip-Lock bag | $145 | 80% |
| Infidelity/Forensic Samples | Covers array of samples and matrices 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 | Price on request | 50% to 99% |
| Licked Envelope | Greeting card or letter | Ship in paper envelope | $195 | 25% |
| Nails (Finger/Toe) | Freshly trimmed nails work best | Ship in plastic Zip-Lock bag | $145 | 75% |
| Paraffin Embedded Tissue | From pathology laboratories | Ship in plastic Zip-Lock bag | $195 | 95% |
| Post Mortem Tissue | Coroner Samples, Funeral Homes | On dry ice or as preserved | $195 | 65% |
| Razors | Place razor in a paper envelope. | Ship in paper envelope | $145 | 40% |
| Sperm/Semen | Liquid semen: absorb suspected semen sample onto a clean cotton swab. Air-dry the swab for 1 hour. Dried semen stains: absorb semen stain onto a clean cotton swab moistened with distilled water. Air-dry the swab for 1 hour. | Ship in paper envelope | $145 | 90% |
| Teeth | Molar, premolar or canine preferred. (Baby teeth usually do not work) | Ship in paper envelope | $195 | 85% |
| Toothbrush | Air-dry the toothbrush for 30-60 minutes. | Ship in paper envelope | $145 | 75% |
| Toothpick | Do not touch the toothpick with your fingers. | Ship in paper envelope | $145 | 65% |
| Umbilical Cord (Dried) | Place in paper envelope. | Ship in paper envelope or as preserved | $145 | 90% |
| Used Kleenex / Handkerchief | Nasal Mucous. Place in paper envelope. | Ship in paper envelope | $145 | 95% |
| *homeDNAdirect cannot unconditionally guarantee successful analysis of these samples. We will however make every attempt to provide you with the results you require. | ||||
Please choose one of the below options or read more about our paternity testing services or our forensic DNA testing portfolio.
