| Collecting your
child's DNA can be simple and free. Please follow carefully all directions. In the event
your child is missing, please give this kit to your local law-enforcement or the FBI. 2 heavy-duty zip-lock freezer bags, Latex-gloves,
Q-Tip-type swabs, Fingernail clipper, Plain white paper
Cut 20 or so head hairs close to the scalp
and wrap in paper. (You do not need the hair-root)
Clip fingernails and wrap in paper
To collect buccal swabs ( From inside the
child's mouth), follow this carefully. Make sure the child doesn't eat or drink anything
for about 1/2 hour prior
TAKING SAMPLE
Wear latex-gloves Collect sample by rolling
swab around inside the cheek forabout 10 seconds. Place on paper to air dry (30-60
minutes)
Take 2 samples from each cheek and air dry.
Place 4 dried Q-tips in zip lock bag
Place hair samples, fingernails and Q-tip
baggy in second zip-lock bag
Label bag with: the child's name, date of
collection and who took the sample
Store in freezer
DNA Sample will keep for many years, maybe
forever. These instructions came from Special Agent Joseph Errera, a forensic-expert at
the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. For more information on missing and exploited
children, The Tommy Foundation at 541 535-5184 |
