A buccal swab is like a larger, more durable Q-Tip. It is rubbed against the inside cheek to gather loose cheek cells. It has become the standard sample collection method for DNA testing because it is safe and painless. DNA is the same in all cells of the body; thus test results are the same regardless of whether the sample is from buccal swabs or blood.

A buccal (Pronunciation ) swab is a specialized applicator with a sponge or Dacron tip, which is rubbed on the inside of the check to collect epithelial cells. This procedure is noninvasive and pain free.

Yes, the testing is just as accurate. The DNA in a person's blood sample is the same as the DNA in a person's skin cells that are collected from inside the mouth. This sample is obtained by use of a soft cotton swab that is rubbed on the inside of the mouth (a "buccal swab").

Since DNA is the same in every cell of the human body, the accuracy of testing performed on cheek cells utilizing the Buccal Swab is the same as an actual blood sample. We believe this non-invasive and painless procedure is the best method for collecting a DNA sample.

Our laboratory has a forensics testing division which specializes in forensic testing. Forensic samples which can be tested include but are not limited to: blood stains, saliva stains, hair with roots, bone, teeth, urine, razor shavings, etc. Click on this link to read more about our forensic testing services.

Genetic Professionals’ DNA paternity test is fast, simple, and painless. DNA is collected using special swabs that are like cotton tips. Gently rub the inner cheek with the swab to collect DNA samples. Buccal swabs are painless and can be used to collect samples from individuals at any age, even newborns. Yes, we can send our DNA collection kits to all tested parties at different locations if an in-home paternity test is ordered from Genetic Professionals.

A mouth swab looks like a long cotton wool bud. It is used to collect cheek cells from the inside of your mouth. DNA is consistent throughout the body, so the DNA in cheeks cells is identical to the DNA in blood cells. The mouth swab allows for non-invasive and painless collection of DNA. (top of page)

Absolutely not! The cord blood collection is done after the baby’s delivery, and after the umbilical cord has been clamped and cut. The collection can be done after a vaginal or a C-Section delivery; and can be done with the placenta in utero (still inside the mother, attached to the uterine wall), or ex utero (placenta outside of the mother, no longer attached to the uterine wall). There is absolutely no pain or risk involved during the collection for the mother or baby.

All cells contain the same genetic material; hence results obtained by buccal swab samples are just as accurate as using blood.

Yes. Buccal swab samples contain the same DNA as blood samples and will therefore produce the same paternity test results. Buccal swabbing is our primary sample collection method because it is a simple and painless procedure. In addition, buccal swabs are particularly preferable over blood samples for persons who have had recent blood transfusions or bone marrow transplants-their blood samples may contain DNA from the donors.

parents, we want so very much to protect our children from all the dangers in the world; it is a privilege to be able to add this element of protection against some of the most devastating possibilities our children might face in their lifetimes. Each family makes financial decisions with its own set of values and competing needs and wants.

Many healthcare providers charge a fee for the procedure of collecting umbilical cord blood. We suggest that you discuss this procedure with your healthcare provider prior to enrolling in our service to verify their agreement to perform the collection; at that time you may determine their policy regarding a collection fee. Cryo-Cell's clients have the opportunity to be reimbursed up to $175 by Cryo-Cell for professional collection fees when presented with proper documentation.

No. Using the latest technology, a sample can be collected quickly and painlessly by rubbing a swab gently inside the mouth. Our laboratory processed blood and swabs and there is no extra charge if you choose to use the modern swab collection procedure. Because DNA is the same everywhere in the body, it doesn't matter whether the DNA came from the blood or from cells inside the mouth, it is still the same and the test is just as accurate using either methods.

No, DNA test results are the same because the DNA is the same in all nucleated cells of a person's body. We use the most readily available source of DNA for paternity testing. The DNA we use is located inside the mouth, buccal cells. Every cell in body, except for red blood cells, contains the same DNA. Red bloods do not contain DNA. All DNA containing cells, including cells from buccal swabs, hair follicles and urine specimens, are suitable specimens for DNA analysis (1-3).

A nasal swab involves placing a swab inside the nostrils and taking a culture. The CDC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services do not recommend the use of nasal swab testing by clinicians to determine whether a person has been exposed to Bacillus anthracis, the bacteria responsible for anthrax, or as a means of diagnosing anthrax. At best, a positive result may be interpreted only to indicate exposure; a negative result does not exclude the possibility of exposure.

The first cord blood transplant was performed in 1988. Since then, more than 3,000 transplants have occurred.

Our staff is professionally trained to ensure that you are comfortable throughout the collection process. If you have any concerns, our laboratory technicians will do their best to accommodate you.

The kit, including everything needed to collect the cord blood and prepare it for shipping to our laboratory, is sent to you via Priority Mail. After you sign up with NECBB, you should receive the collection kit within two to three days.

Harvesting of cord blood is safer and more efficient than harvesting bone marrow from a donor. Once banked, it will become readily available whenever needed, with little or no chance of rejection. Furthermore, cord blood stem cells are not only a perfect match to your baby, but it has an increased probability of a match for the baby's siblings and can potentially be used for the baby's parents or grandparents

exclusion (the alleged father is not the biological father) is possible, however the probability of inclusion (the alleged father is the biological father) is far less accurate than DNA testing, as many people can share the same blood group, whereas the probability of two people sharing the same DNA profile approaches zero.