DNA Lady
Today, there are so many different uses for DNA tests.
The most common, of course, is a Paternity Test. A by-Product of these Paternity Tests is a genetic profile of the child which you may use to assist local authorities in an emergency. Paternity Tests (and any other DNA collection) should be performed by a local collections expert so that you are confident in the results. The DNA collections expert knows how to collect, secure and ship DNA samples to the lab so that there are no "mix-ups" at origin or destination. Paternity tests are performed for men who just have a nagging doubt; for children who have never been sure about their parentage and for grandparents who just don't see a resemblance or similarity in a child.
DNA tests are also used to expedite the immigration process. When the USCIS, National Visa Center or a U.S. Embassy in a foreign country issues a "Request For Evidence", the fastest and most widely accepted form of confirmation of relationship is via a non-invasive DNA test. Again, you should select an accredited laboratory and a local collections expert. Having someone local to walk you through the process of collection and identification in the United States, appointment setting, collection and acceptable identification in the country of origin and then follow up once results have been sent to the Embassy is time saving and cost effective. A local DNA collections expert knows your story, the parties involved in the testing, the foreign country's process and the time frame of the tests.
As a by product of this gold standard of identification, the parents and families that have DNA tests have unwittingly taken an additional measure of safety for their children. In the event of an emergency, if a child or loved goes missing, the family has an additional tool to provide to authorities to search or track their missing loved one. When you receive a copy of the DNA test from the laboratory, whether for paternity, immigration, siblingship - you have a genetic profile of your family member. Like fingerprints and dentition, DNA is used to identify someone and possibly track their whereabouts. Place the genetic profile along with other important family documents, ie, birth certificates, death certificates, passports, deeds, titles etc., for safekeeping.
There are DNA collection facilities that offer an individual DNA Type Certificate as a measure for Child Safety. The individual DNA type may also be used for adults with disabilities, civilians working in foreign countries and those employed in high risk professions. Without knowing it, those moms and dads who have undergone DNA testing to confirm the biological relationship, have safeguarded their children with just another measure of safety. Those parents hold an additional tool to assist authorities in searching for and returning their children to safety. As school lets out, why not host a Child Safety Identification party in your backyard - call your local DNA collections expert and have your children profiled with the gold standard of identification - a DNA genetic profile.
