Why Test Your Child's DNA?

A lost or missing child is every parent's worst fear…

When a child is missing, every minute counts. You already know that you should have a current photograph of your child to provide to law enforcement. What you may not know is that you should also have a clean and well preserved DNA sample from your child. A DNA profile generated from this sample can offer important information to help police during crime scene investigation. The first step to obtaining a DNA profile is having a DNA reference sample available for processing.

Why DNA matters in a criminal investigation

Everywhere a person goes s/he leaves behind vital DNA clues in shed skin cells, strands of hair, fingernails, saliva and blood. By comparing DNA extracted from these samples left behind with a known DNA profile, investigators can determine where a child has been and potentially with whom, making it easier for police to narrow leads and more effectively analyze other potential evidence. Such data can significantly increase the odds that a missing child will be located more quickly.

Why it's important to be prepared

When a crime is suspected, it can take several days to weeks to processa DNA sample and create a profile at a crime laboratory - precious time if a child is missing.

Utilizing the same technology as police crime labs, Bode provides you with a full DNA profile as part of a Certificate of Identity for your child, which you can store at home. Should a crisis occur, you'll be ready with vital data that will help police act immediately. In addition a laminated wallet size, DNA Identity Card, including a full DNA profile of your child with name and date of birth will also be provided.

Example of a DNA Profile

FGA TPOX D8S1179 vWA Amel D18S51 D21S11
24, 25 8, 10 13, 15 18, 20 X, Y 13, 14 26, 28
TH01 D3S1358 CSF1P0 D16S539 D7S820 D13S317 D5S818
6, 9 16, 18 10, 12 9, 13 10, 11 9, 14 12, 13

Please see Certificate of Identity Order Form for details on how to order your child's Certificate of Identity.