DNA Services

The Need for DNA...

There are several reasons why someone might choose to undergo a DNA test.

Medical and Health Reasons

Genetic Disorder Diagnosis: Identifying or confirming the presence of a genetic disorder.
Carrier Testing: Determining if an individual is a carrier of a gene for a genetic condition that could be passed on to their children.
Predictive and Pre-symptomatic Testing: Assessing the risk of developing certain genetic conditions later in life, such as Huntington's disease or certain types of cancer.
Pharmacogenomics: Understanding how an individual's genetic makeup affects their response to medications, allowing for personalized medicine.

Ancestry and Heritage

Ancestry and Ethnicity: Discovering ancestral origins and ethnic background.
Genealogy Research: Tracing family history and lineage.
Cultural Connections: Learning more about one's cultural heritage and historical background.

Personal and Familial Reasons

Paternity and Maternity Testing: Establishing biological relationships between parents and children.
Sibling Testing: Confirming or establishing biological sibling relationships.
Extended Family Testing: Verifying relationships with other family members, such as aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Adoption: Finding biological relatives or verifying biological connections in adoption cases.

Legal Reasons

Immigration: Providing proof of biological relationships in immigration cases.
Inheritance and Estate Settlements: Resolving questions of biological relationships in inheritance disputes.
Criminal Justice: Using DNA evidence in criminal investigations and trials, both for identifying perpetrators and exonerating the innocent.

Research and Education

Scientific Research: Participating in studies that advance scientific understanding of genetics.
Educational Purposes: Learning more about genetics and its impact on health and identity.

Forensic Purposes

Identification of Remains: Identifying deceased individuals in cases of missing persons, natural disasters, or accidents.
Criminal Investigations: Solving crimes by matching DNA samples from crime scenes with potential suspects.

Novelty and Curiosity

Personal Curiosity: Simply wanting to know more about one's genetic makeup and how it influences various traits, such as eye color, hair type, or likelihood of certain health conditions.

DNA Test Types

Whole Genome Sequencing: Analyzes the entire genetic code.
Exome Sequencing: Focuses on the coding regions of genes.
Targeted Gene Panels: Looks at specific genes associated with certain conditions.
Y-Chromosome Testing: Used for tracing paternal lineage.
Mitochondrial DNA Testing: Used for tracing maternal lineage.

Each type of DNA test has its specific applications and can provide different types of information, depending on the individual's needs and interests.