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Subject: Re: [DNA] DNAPrint & Family Tree Legends and CODIS
Date: Tue, 11 May 2004 23:39:00 EDT

In a message dated 05/11/04 2:02:07 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
writes:

> we are trying to find a suitable test to fingerprint our
> 7
> grandchildren......
>

Actually, I'd recommend a simple home DNA storage kit rather than a full
analysis for DNA fingerprints. Then if you have a specific need at some time in
the future, you can have the DNA extracted and analyzed for anything, not just
the CODIS markers. I used to offer such kits (http://www.dnafiler.com), but the
demand was low and there are now other places that offer kits at a reasonable
price, so I abandoned that effort. Here's one possible website:

http://www.genetic-identity.com/DNA%20Archving/dnabanking.html

In this connection, we were consulting an attorney about a living trust. I
asked her about the best way to authorize use of my DNA sample after my death.
She suggested adding a phrase to our Health Care Power of Attorney in the organ
donation section which reads "I have stored a DNA sample in our safety
deposit box. My agent may authorize analysis of the sample for any purpose." My
agents are my spouse, son, and sister in that order.

Ann Turner - GENEALOGY-DNA List Administrator
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