Because the
Y-Chromosome is present only in males and not in females, Y-Chromosome
testing can be used to solve a number of forensic cases. A DNA laboratory
is often faced with situations where a client has a sample, often
a mixed sample (such as a stain on an underwear or bed sheet), and
asked to determine whether male DNA is present. A Y-Chromosome test
will not only be able to determine whether a male sample is present,
but it is also able to provide a profile for the male Y Chromosome
if male DNA is present. As such, clients can even have the ability
to compare the Y-Chromosome profile to a suspected male in question.
The cost for a Y-Chromosome test is $99 US for 12 Loci, $119 US for 20
Loci and $199 US for 44 Loci. In most cases, the 20 Loci test is adequate
and will be able to detect whether male DNA is present and if it
is present, it will provide a 20 Loci picture of the Y-Chromosome
pattern of the donor of the DNA in the event that you later want
to match it to a suspected male.
If the sample to be tested is a forensic sample (non-buccal swab) such
as a stain, then a forensic sample fee of $180 US applies for each forensic
sample submitted for testing.
Step-by-Step
Step 1 - Order the test. Order laboratory testing
by phone at 1-888-262-2263 or by mail, or click here
to order the private DNA collection kit online .
Step 2 - Collect and submit the samples to the laboratory. Kits
are delivered to your door within 24 hours by courier or within 5
working days by mail. Each Y-Chromosome test kit comes complete with
all of the collection materials and instructions for you to take
the test in the privacy of your own home. All Y-Chromosome testing
kits employ the buccal swab technique, allowing you to perform the
collection within minutes with no fuss, no pain. Submit the DNA specimen
directly to the laboratory after collection.
Step 3 - Wait for results. Y-Chromosome test results
are available within 2 to 3 weeks and can be obtained as soon as testing is completed
using your secure order number and password online or by phone. Formal
results documents are delivered to you by mail and / or E-mail. You
may also call our laboratory to discuss your results over the telephone.
To ensure the privacy and confidentiality of your case, we will confirm
your password and file number before we discuss results over the telephone
(the password and file numbers are provided to you when you order the
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Your Benefits
Greatest Flexibility
If you have a special request (e.g. split
kit for testing in two different cities, discreet shipping etc.)
or if you are in a special situation, contact us at 1-888-262-2263
and our technical staff will be able to assist you.
Test Kit Guarantee
Genex provides a 100% guarantee for its testing
kits. Even if you lose or damage the kit, Genex will replace
it immediately at no cost.
Superior Customer Service
Genex guarantees complete client support
throughout every stage of the testing process. Genex is one of
the largest testing laboratories in the world. We are here to
help you and we are confident that with our experience, technology,
and dedication to customer care, we will make this experience
as easy for you as possible. |
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