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Can ReliaGene test a hair shaft without a root (follicle)?

April 26, 2017follicle hair ReliaGene Test

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Can ReliaGene test a hair shaft without a root (follicle)?

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Yes, using mitochondrial DNA testing. The minimum size is 4mm.

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Yes, using mitochondrial DNA testing. The average size needed is 4cm, but depending on the condition of the sample, results can be obtained from smaller sizes. ReliaGene has obtained results from hair shafts as small as 25mm(0.25cm).