DNA sequencing requires the collection of a sample from which DNA can be extracted, analyzed,
and compared if necessary. Most common questions asked is, “How is the DNA sequencing sample
taken?” The truth is, DNA can be extracted from just about anything someone handles. We’ve
extracted DNA from cans, bottles, airbags, chewing gum, cigarette butts, razors, handguns,
knives, underwear, shirts, and dozens of other items.
and compared if necessary. Most common questions asked is, “How is the DNA sequencing sample
taken?” The truth is, DNA can be extracted from just about anything someone handles. We’ve
extracted DNA from cans, bottles, airbags, chewing gum, cigarette butts, razors, handguns,
knives, underwear, shirts, and dozens of other items.
We’re going to be doing a swab DNA sequencing test. Our collector will gently scrape the inside of your cheek with a buccal swab, which looks like a long Q-tip. The collector will collect four swabs for the DNA sequencing.
The client is either happy that are not sticking a needle in their arm to draw blood, or concerned that a swab DNA sequencing may not be as accurate as a blood DNA test. In the next article we can see benefits of a swab DNA test versus a blood DNA sequencing test.
