DNA Banking
Beta Paternity offers DNA banking services for those who would like to have a permanent means of identification. Stored DNA can be used for a future DNA test should the need ever arise for identification or verification of family relationships. In today’s environment, it is best to take every precaution and ensure safety and security for yourself and your loved ones. The following are reasons individuals or families choose our DNA Banking Services:
- To assist in finding the trail of a missing loved one.
- To provide a means of identification for those who work in high-risk situations, such as construction workers, firefighters, and those traveling overseas.
- To have a complete medical genetic history source on hand for future DNA testing (for example, testing for inherited diseases and other physical characteristics).
Service Details
An individual’s DNA is banked in a safe and secure facility for 15 years.Before storage, we test the sample to confirm the presence of DNA. We will give you a statement certifying the date the service ends, the names of persons you authorize to retrieve your sample, and other important information. You can be assured that your DNA is stored with a trusted laboratory that has the capability to perform quality DNA testing on your sample if the need arises.
Sample Collection
We will send you a Beta Self-Collection™ kit containing everything you need to collect DNA samples. Sample collection is painless and simple. You will use buccal swabs, which are like long cotton swabs, to collect loose cheek cells by rubbing against the inner cheek. For more details, please visit the sample collection page.
For extra security, you may want to have your DNA collected in such a way that the results of any future testing on the DNA can be used in a legal proceeding, such as child support. If you are interested in this option, please visit the legal testing option page. While convenient and private, sample collection using the Beta Self-Collection™ kit does not follow the Chain of Custody collection procedure needed for results to be accepted by courts and other government agencies. This procedure requires you to go to an appointment to have your samples collected by an unbiased third party, usually a trained professional.
Order the Test
Call us at 1-800-798-3810 or use our online contact form to start your testing process today. Our friendly, knowledgeable specialists will answer all your questions related to our DNA Banking services.
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