About Discreet Testing
Below is a table outlines the range of discreet samples the Absolute DNA Services can analyse, including price and DNA extraction success rate.
DISCREET SAMPLE
SUCCESS RATE
REQUIREMENTS
COST
SHIPPING METHOD
Blood on filter paper
90% or higher
Less than 60 days old.
$180
Air dry, send in paper envelope.
Blood stain on fabric
60% – 90%
Includes bandages, gauze and facial tissues (Kleenex) or napkins.
$180
Air dry, send in paper envelope.
Semen
90% or higher
Semen on fabric, or frozen vial from a sperm bank, or fresh swab.
$180
Paper envelope.
Semen stain on fabric
60% – 90%
Area to be tested should be clearly indicated on fabric.
$180
Air-dry, send in paper envelope.
Nail clippings
60% – 90%
5-10 clippings.
$180
Paper envelope.
Tissue (muscle, organs, non-embalmed)
60% – 90%
Dependent on age and storage conditions. CHAIN ONLY. Request consultation.
$320
Ear swab
60% – 90%
$180
Paper envelope.
Umbilical cord
60% – 90%
A reference sample from the mother must be included. Dried condition.
$180
Paper envelope or as preserved.
Hair with roots
60% or less
7-10 hairs. Ensure roots are present (shed or cut hair will not work).
$180
Paper envelope.
Razor (disposable or electric)
60% or less
Depends on type or brand.
$180
Paper envelope.
Cigarette butt
60% or less
Entire blade or disposable razor, debris can be sent in envelope.
$180
Paper envelope.
Chewing gum
60% or less
Sugarless gum is preferred.
$180
Plastic zip-lock bag.
Mucus
60% or less
Facial tissue (Kleenex), napkin, or paper towel.
$180
Paper envelope.
Condom
60% or less
Depends on storage condition. Swab inside of condom.
$180
Paper envelope.
Toothbrush
60% or less
Entire toothbrush. Air dry.
$180
Paper envelope.
Drinking container (plastic container, drinking glass, soft drink can)
60% or less
Swab well with cotton swab.
Send in item with area clearly marked.
$180
Paper envelope.
Feminine hygiene product
60% or less
$180
Air-dry, send in paper envelope.
Drinking straw
60% or less
$180
Air-dry, send in paper envelope.
Envelope flaps
60% or less
Depends on age of envelope and how it was sealed.
$180
Request a consultation as to how to safely send this item
Bones of an exhumed body
This item can only be analysed for forensic cases only.
$570
Request a consultation as to how to safely send this item.
Tooth
Molars, premolars, or canine teeth are preferred.
$180
Paper envelope.
Bone
Request consultation.
Femur or humerus bone, 3-4 inches in length.
$420
Request a consultation as to how to safely send this item.
Accredited Testing
All discreet samples that we receive are tested to the highest of standards, and we only use laboratories which are accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA).
Our laboratories are all NATA ISO 17025 accredited, a standard which can only be awarded by an authorised accreditation body.
In simple terms, our laboratories meet all of the requirements to produce the highly accurate results that we pride ourselves upon.