Description
These tests indicate a possible parency between individuals (mitochondrial and Y chromosome DNA).
Purpose: to confirm or rule out parency.
Tests to establish family relationship
These tests indicate a possible parency between individuals (mitochondrial and Y chromosome DNA).
Purpose: to confirm or rule out parency.
Additional information
| Delivery of results: | Normal (10 days), Urgent (5 days) |
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Additional information
How the test is performed
Send us the sample to be analyzed and we will determine its DNA or fingerprint. It is a non-professional sample collection,
painless and quick, that can be done in two ways:
- Using our kits. Sample collection is fast and easy and painless.
- Collecting a sample of material with biological remains. Consult in advance
Sample type
Buccal epithelium on cotton swab.
Biological samples in other media: Consult in advance.
Requirements
Sampling can be done at home by the person concerned and can be done without the need to come to our facilities or to one of our collaborating centers throughout the peninsula.
Follow the instructions included in the kit for a correct conservation of samples.
Shipping and reception process
Send the samples to the laboratory from home, following the instructions described in the kit that will be sent to you
Kit Instructions
Follow the steps below to perform the sampling:
1st. Rinse your mouth with water to remove any residue of food or drink.
2nd. Open the sampling package and unwrap the swabs.
3rd. Rub the cotton swab over the inside of the mouth, the lips and the cheeks and around the gums for at least 30 seconds. It is important for the cells to adhere to the cotton.
4th. Repeat this operation with the second swab.
5th. Keep the swabs from the same individual in the corresponding, labeled envelope.
6th. Under no circumstances should they be rewrapped in the plastic packaging, but are to be placed directly into the paper envelope.
It is also necessary that you send us the form attached, completed with clear handwriting, including a photocopy of the applicant´s identity document.
Once the samples have been taken and the documents have been completed, please send it to the laboratory management:
Unidad Identificación Genética, Citogen S.L.U.
Parque Empresarial Alvento
Calle Vía de los Poblados 1, Edificio A, 1ª Planta
28033 Madrid
