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DNA Profile Verification Test
The DNA Profile Verification Test determines whether a submitted non-standard or forensic sample contains enough usable human DNA to generate a DNA profile. This service is strongly recommended before ordering a forensic relationship DNA test or DNA profile comparison test to help ensure your sample is suitable for further analysis.
If sufficient human DNA is recovered, a DNA profile will be generated and reported. If insufficient DNA is detected, the report will indicate that a usable DNA profile could not be obtained.
Whether you're submitting a personal item for forensic paternity, sibling, grandparent, avuncular, maternity, or DNA profile comparison testing, this service helps reduce the likelihood of inconclusive results caused by insufficient or degraded DNA.
Why Order a DNA Profile Verification Test?
Non-standard and forensic samples do not always contain enough recoverable DNA for successful testing. Verifying your sample before purchasing additional testing can save time, reduce costs, and increase the likelihood of obtaining meaningful results.
This service can help:
Confirm whether a usable human DNA profile can be recovered
Determine whether a sample is suitable for forensic DNA testing
Reduce the likelihood of inconclusive relationship DNA test results
Avoid unnecessary testing costs on samples with insufficient DNA
Provide confidence before ordering advanced DNA comparison services
This step is especially valuable when testing personal items or trace DNA samples where the quantity or quality of DNA is unknown.
When Should You Use a DNA Profile Verification Test?
This test is recommended when:
Submitting non-standard or trace DNA samples
Using personal items for forensic relationship DNA testing
Unsure whether an item contains sufficient human DNA
Planning to order an Advanced DNA Profile Comparison Test
Planning to order a Complete DNA Profile Comparison Test
Wanting to verify DNA recovery before investing in additional forensic testing
Accepted Sample Types
This service is commonly performed on:
Clothing
Toothbrushes
Razors
Hair with root
Nail clippings
Personal items suspected to contain biological material
If you are unsure whether your item is suitable for testing, please contact us before submitting your sample.
Items Not Accepted
The following items are not eligible for DNA Profile Verification Testing or may require prior laboratory approval:
Items containing fecal matter (such as soiled diapers)
Teeth (extracted or naturally fallen)
Bone samples
Fetal demise samples
Paraffin-embedded tissue blocks
Muscle or organ tissue
If you have questions about a sample not listed above, please contact us before placing your order.
Professional Laboratory Analysis
All testing is performed at an accredited laboratory using validated forensic DNA extraction methods. Samples are carefully evaluated to determine whether a usable human DNA profile can be generated for future DNA comparison or relationship testing.
Our laboratory follows rigorous quality standards to help ensure reliable and accurate results.
Turnaround Time
Results are typically available within 5 to 7 business days after the laboratory receives your sample.
Processing times may vary depending on the condition, quality, and complexity of the submitted sample.
What Happens Next?
If your DNA Profile Verification Test successfully produces a usable DNA profile, you may continue with one of our forensic DNA testing services, including:
Advanced DNA Profile Comparison Test
Complete DNA Profile Comparison Test
Discreet Forensic Paternity DNA Test
Discreet Forensic Sibling DNA Test
Discreet Forensic Grandparent DNA Test
Discreet Forensic Aunt/Uncle (Avuncular) DNA Test
Discreet Forensic Maternity DNA Test
Verifying your sample first helps ensure it is suitable before investing in additional forensic DNA testing services.
Important Information
This service confirms whether a usable human DNA profile can be recovered from your submitted sample.
A DNA profile is only reported if sufficient human DNA is successfully detected.
This test does not compare DNA profiles or establish a biological relationship.
If a single, usable DNA profile is successfully generated, it may be used in a standard forensic relationship DNA test or an Advanced or Complete DNA Profile Comparison Test.
You must package and ship your sample directly to our laboratory. No collection kit is provided with this service.
Processing times may vary depending on the condition and quality of the submitted sample.
Continue Your DNA Testing
If a usable DNA profile is successfully generated, you can continue with one of our additional laboratory services:
Advanced DNA Profile Comparison Test – Compare the recovered DNA profile to a known reference sample.
Complete DNA Profile Comparison Test – Add confirmatory semen detection before comparing the recovered DNA profile.
Forensic Relationship DNA Tests – Compare the recovered DNA profile to determine biological relationships, including paternity, sibling, grandparent, avuncular, or maternity testing.
Still Have Questions?
If you are unsure whether the Complete DNA Profile Comparison Test is the right option, our DNA specialists can help determine which service best fits your situation before you place your order.
Before You Order
This is a laboratory testing service that compares a recovered DNA profile to a known reference sample.
A DNA profile can only be compared if sufficient human DNA is successfully recovered from the submitted item.
One complimentary oral swab collection kit for your reference sample is included with every standard order. Collection options can be customized during checkout.
For added discretion or faster processing, you may select "Electronic Instructions" during checkout and submit your own approved reference sample directly to our laboratory.