The patented paper that the sample is pressed onto is treated with special chemicals that kill viruses and bacteria. This treated paper also has chemicals that prohibit degradation and allows the sample to be stable indefinitely. Inc. DNA Analysis Inc. Your loved one s DNA is securely stored at -80 C for a period of 25 years. Inc. Actually, I found little information on what cells are extracted, how they are extracted, and what the price is, especially if you order a kit, extract your own DNA, then mail it in for storage. The price page dealt with parentage testing, and I felt that if you wanted to do things yourself, that the pricing was not evident from the information on the website.
Customers can order a sample collection kit on the company's Web site or through the mail.
Each kit contains instructions and swabs to collect the cell samples from a person's mouth. Samples are mailed in, processed and then stored at YouthCell at 270 degrees below zero. CRYO-Gene DNA Ltd. Extracted DNA will be preserved for a moderate fee for 20 years, with the option to renew storage for even longer periods for an additional small premium. Kevin Duerinck does not make any recommendations as to the veracity of any material on this page and certainly does not endorse or warrant these products or services.