What happens when you submit your DNA sample in the mail? You submit a a mouth swab and it is sent to a laboratory and scientists there use tests to decipher your DNA.
For most DNA tests such as a paternity test or sibling test, the procedure is the same. They perform a polymerase chain reaction in order to get a DNA profile. A DNA profile is a a small snapshot of the DNA and scientists use this profile to run statistical tests and compare two profiles to see if they are related. If two profiles are related they show similar patterns.
Sibling DNA Testing can help determine whether sister are full or have siblings. It is usually performed when the father is unavailable for paternity testing. Many siblings want to know if they have both parents in common and taking a sibling DNA test is a great tool to use. (Continued)
When your little one is born, it’s important to have a newborn genetic screening done to help you and your child. As parents you need to be informed of any genetic diseases you and your newborn may have or may be carrying. With this information you can tell you child when it is appropriate and help them make important decisions about their health. (Continued)
With the revolutionary find of breaking the code, scientists today can use DNA in ways they never thought of. In combination of police force, forensic investigators can now use DNA analysis to help find missing children. (Continued)
Genetic counseling isn’t for everyone. It is primarily used for patients who know they are at risk for an inherited disease and need more information regarding the outcome. (Continued)
