How are the DNA samples collected?
Samples are collected by a non-invasive cheek swab sample also called a buccal swab (the buccal cells in the cheek area are highly concentrated with DNA). There is no difference between DNA from cheek cells when compared to DNA from blood, for the purpose of paternity testing. Special DNA samples (often referred as forensic samples) may also be obtained.
Your sample is taken using a cheek swab which is also called a buccal swab (the buccal cells in the cheek area are highly concentrated with DNA). There is no difference between DNA taken from a cheek swab when compared to DNA taken from blood, for the purpose of paternity testing. Our Home DNA kits are tested identically as a legal chain of custody test. The AABB does not accredit home kit tests because the sample collection is not in accordance with their sample collection standards.
Related Questions
- Will the law enforcement agency that collected DNA samples using the current blood/saliva kit be required to go back and also collect buccal swabs from those offenders?
- What is the process and procedure for sending collected DNA samples to the DOJ lab?
- How are the DNA samples collected for the paternity test?
