YOUR GENETIC IDENTITY

The constant evolution taking place in the technologies used in the field of genetics now brings DNA-related services within everyone's reach and at affordable prices.

With this in mind, our genetic identity service is now available to all those people wishing to know their genetic profiles, established according to the strict standards of the CODIS identification system used in forensic science laboratories around the world.

The reasons why people wish to know their genetic profiles are many and highly personal. In cases involving missing children, the possibility of determining their genetic identity constitutes an invaluable asset in the task of trying to locate them or to establish a biological link with different types of evidence. In terms of family inheritances, genetic identity may be used to refute any fraudulent claims filed by third parties. Lastly, even if the motive is pure curiosity, our laboratory will provide a genetic identity report telling you the frequency of your genotypes according to your ethnic origins. Our report will also tell you the frequency of your genetic profile within the population at large.

Please note that the genetic identification test cannot be used to determine family ancestors.

Moreover, it is important to note that our genetic identity service cannot be used as a substitute for family relationship testing services.

PRO-DNA Diagnostic is equipped to establish your genetic profile using 10 genetic markers, including a sex determinant or a more exhaustive profile including 14 genetic markers. Both genetic profile options are available with our legal purposes or at-home sampling services.

How to order
You can order on-line by clicking the order button on our secure web site and filling out the request form. For the security of our customers, credit card information is automatically transferred to the financial institution; laboratory personnel does not have access to credit card information.

You can order by fax at (450) 663-4428 by filling out the following form. Please identify the required test and desired options, delivery adresss for sampling kit, credit card information (VISA or MASTERCARD, card number, expiry date, card holder's name), your phone number and e-mail.

You can order by phone at 1-888-988-1888 (Canada & USA) or (450) 663-6724 ext. 247.

Sampling and Specifications
Genetic identification is performed on a buccal swab sample. This simple, painless type of sampling procedure yields results that are as reliable as blood sampling results. Moreover, it can be performed as easily on a newborn or child as on an adult.

For customers wishing to undergo the genetic identification for legal purposes, our laboratory takes charge of coordinating appointments with one of our sampling centres in your community. Customers are asked to present several pieces of photo ID at their appointments.

For customers wishing to undergo the genetic identification — at-home sampling, upon receipt of payment, our laboratory will send you a sampling kit together with instructions and a return envelope. The package will also include consent forms to be completed and signed by the test participants and, if applicable, by the legal guardian of any participants who are minors. Before performing the test, our laboratory will verify each person's consent by telephone.

The results are released within 10 working days following the laboratory's receipt of the samples.

Payment Procedures
Our laboratory accepts Visa and MasterCard credit cards, as well as debit cards, certified cheques, postal money orders and cash.