I know they aren't valid in court because they are self collected, but are there any sort of laws governing DNA labs. I just worry about the validity of the $99 tests...
2007-03-24 09:25:34 · 2 answers · asked by melinda 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
DNA testing is very cheap. but collectors and labs increase the price dramatically to cover pending expenses. The kit is less then $5 and the lab equipment is only $45 to $50. The rest of the cost goes back to the company for research and development. So in truth the the question is "why are they more expensive then $60?" That is just the way of big business. There are minimal law on DNA testing but the Presidents DNA site has those and the work on improving them.
2007-03-24 10:09:14 · answer #1 · answered by Miko 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would check what kind of accreditation the lab has (check with your state government website).
Some labs are cheap because they have such a big volume of samples to process or some are upstart labs, so they offer deals to undercut the established labs.
But you are a smart person to recognize that questionable deal:-)
2007-03-24 16:46:07 · answer #2 · answered by Silly me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋