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DNA testing is highly accurate and reliable. We generally carry out our DNA tests using a standard mouth swab we provide in our DNA test kit. However, it is also possible to select other types of samples which can all yield DNA and which we have grouped under the umbrella term ‘discreet DNA samples’ and presented in a table on this page.
You may wish to use a discreet sample when it is not possible to get saliva directly from one of the parties that need to be tested. In such cases, you need to identify which sample is most suited to your requirements, read about the best way to package and send us the sample, and finally be aware of the additional cost of using these types of samples. We also recommend reading the Terms and Conditions for sending discreet samples.
Below we have created a table that neatly summarizes all you need to know regarding each discreet sample. Should you require more information about your specific case, you can Contact our customer care department that will assist you.
Tests on discreet samples can also be used in cases of suspected infidelity of one’s partner. If you would like additional information please visit our Infidelity DNA testing page.
Alternative DNA Sources
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Category
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General Comments
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Packaging Comments
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Additional Charge
(Per Sample)
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Success Rate*
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Blood (Whole)
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Medical blood draw in Vacutainer Tube
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Ship in original tube
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€150.00
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99%
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Blood Stains
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Band Aids, tampons, bloody tissues
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Ship in paper envelope
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€150.00
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75%
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Bone
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Fibula or Femur, ~4-inch section
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On dry ice or as preserved
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Price on request
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75%
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Cigarette Butts
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2 to 4 butts
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Ship in paper envelope
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€150.00
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65%
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Clothing
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Hats, baseball caps, underwear, bandanna
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Ship in paper bag
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€150.00
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50%
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Dental Floss
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Do not touch the floss with your fingers.
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Ship in paper envelope
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€150.00
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75%
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Ear Wax
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Cotton swab or Q-tip
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Ship in paper envelope
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€150.00
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75%
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Electric Razor Clippings
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Place in paper envelope.
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Ship in paper envelope
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€150.00
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50%
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Gum
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Do not touch the gum with you fingers. Sugar-free gum is preferred.
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Ship in plastic Zip-Lock bag
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€150.00
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75%
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Hair
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Roots or follicles must be attached. Hair from a brush or comb may not work. We need at least 6-10 hairs.
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Ship in plastic Zip-Lock bag
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€150.00
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80%
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Infidelity/Forensic Samples
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Covers array of samples and matrices such as underwear, in which the DNA source is unknown, unseen or potentially mixed.
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See listing for specific item on this document or call for
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Price on request
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50% to 99%
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Licked Envelope
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Greeting card or letter
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Ship in paper envelope
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€225.00
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25%
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Nails (Finger/Toe)
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Freshly trimmed nails work best
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Ship in plastic Zip-Lock bag
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€150.00
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75%
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Paraffin Embedded Tissue
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From pathology laboratories
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Ship in plastic Zip-Lock bag
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€225.00
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95%
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Post Mortem Tissue
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Coroner Samples, Funeral Homes
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On dry ice or as preserved
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€225.00
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65%
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Razors
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Place razor in a paper envelope.
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Ship in paper envelope
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€150.00
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40%
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Sperm/Semen
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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.
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Ship in paper envelope
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€150.00
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90%
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Teeth
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Molar, premolar or canine preferred. (Baby teeth usually do not work)
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Ship in paper envelope
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€225.00
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85%
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Toothbrush
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Air-dry the toothbrush for 30-60 minutes.
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Ship in paper envelope
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€150.00
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75%
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Toothpick
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Do not touch the toothpick with your fingers.
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Ship in paper envelope
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€150.00
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65%
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Umbilical Cord (Dried)
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Place in paper envelope.
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Ship in paper envelope or as preserved
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€225.00
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90%
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Used Handkerchief
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Nasal Mucous. Place in paper envelope.
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Ship in paper envelope
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€150.00
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95%
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*homeDNAdirect cannot unconditionally guarantee successful analysis of these samples. We will however make every attempt to provide you with the results you require.
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For more information on our Forensic DNA testing portfolio please contact a member of our team at info@homednadirect.ie
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