Alternate DNA Sources for Testing
Alternate DNA Sources for Testing
List of Alternate DNA Sources useable as primary or reference DNA samples.
Many times you need to collect a DNA reference sample without the donor being aware of your intentions.
- Band-aids, feminine products, diabetic glucose sticks, diabetic syringes
- Blankets, pillows, bed sheets
- Body Fluids-blood, urine, saliva, semen, vaginal secretions, perspiration, tears, nasal mucus.
- Bone
- Bottle, can, or glass that the subject has drunk from
- Dental floss
- Dentures
- Dirty laundry
- Electric or safety razor clippings
- Eyeglasses
- Facial tissue, cotton swab
- A fingernail, toenail, clippings
- Chewing gum
- Hair with roots or follicles attached, hairbrush, comb, hair strands on clothing
- Hats
- Other Sources – drinking straws, toothpicks, toothbrushes, facial tissues, cotton swabs, partially eaten food, facial wipes.
- Post mortem tissue, blood, hair, other bodily fluids, cremains (cremation remains e.g. ash/bone, etc. may be a suitable DNA source)
- Stamps or envelopes that require licking
- Teeth, false or bridge, retainers
- Tissue – skin cells, faeces, mucus, tears, saliva
- Smoked cigarette butts with or without filters, pipe stems, cigarette holders, used chewing tobacco plugs, roll your own cigarettes
