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Subject: Re: [DNA] A Very Grey Newbie
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2001 15:56:34 EDT


In a message dated 01-06-10 03:22:42 EDT, writes:

<< >Why is blood being required?

Because the folks we are working with have determined that they get the
best samples using blood so that is their standard. >>

Thanks for the reply. I appreciate it. What I was trying to determine was if
their reasoning was that the DNA in the blood was more useful than DNA
obtained elsewhere (using a cheek swab, for example) . And, if so, why this
would be true. Your answer indicates that their experience is that blood
provides them with better samples to work with than other methods (which is
not the same thing). At least that's the way I'm interpreting it. Does anyone
else on the list have any input here?

Regards,
Bill

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