Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What Is DNA?

Answer: DNA stands for "Deoxyribonucleic Acid". It is often referred to as the building block of life. DNA contains all genetic information that makes each human unique. With the exception of identical twins,
everyone's DNA is different.

Question: What is another advantage of a DNA kit?

Answer: A DNA sample can offer information on disease risks and inheritance rights, genealogy, identification
and most of all for diseases that may be genetic. It's good to preserve DNA that could be helpful to treat
you down the road.

Question: What are the characteristics of these DNA Kits?

Answers:

1. No blood required.
2. Completely painless.
3. No DNA Banking or Database.
4. Simple, fast, reliable and easy to use.
5. Can be stored in your filing cabinet or your dresser drawer.
6. You maintain control over your DNA sample.
7. No plastic vials or cotton swabs to be taken home and put in the freezer.

Question: What purpose would a DNA sample serve if my child went missing?

Answer: It is important to understand that just having a DNA sample does not keep your child safe. In the event of a child or elderly people with Alzheimer's disease going missing, the DNA sample you have would be very useful to the investigating agencies.

Question: What about saving some hair?

Answer: Indeed it is true that DNA can be extracted from hair. But first you must pluck out a few hairs by the roots to procure the nuclear DNA needed for many kinds of tests. In addition, there will be extra costs for
processing the hair at the time a DNA analysis is performed.