DNA Banking

 

DNA banking allows for the long term storage of an individual’s genetic material (DNA). DNA can be banked at any time over the course of a person’s life. Families primarily use DNA banking services for safeguarding samples and to ensure its availability for future testing. DNA can be obtained from multiple different sample types including peripheral blood (preferred), prenatal tissues (chorionic villi and amniotic fluid), skin and other tissues. This service is wholly voluntary.

The UW Cytogenetic and Molecular Genetic Services Laboratory offers traditional DNA banking (SLH test code 862). This service provides long term (indefinite) storage of a DNA sample for a onetime fee.

To request DNA Banking, please submit sample along with a completed DNA Banking Deposit Form (linked below) and payment. Payment should be in the form of a personal check or money order made out to ‘UW Cytogenetics’. Additional payment information is included in the DNA Banking Deposit Form (linked below).

The lab is not responsible for arranging for the collection of the specimen; however, the laboratory does offer specimen shipper kits for ease of transport.  Please email the laboratory at cytogenetics@slh.wisc.edu to request a specimen shipper kit.

Please see our Info and FAQ handout (linked below) or call the laboratory at 608-262-0402 for further information.

 

**The banking service offered by UW Cytogenetic and Molecular Genetic Services Laboratory is not considered a biorepository and does not meet legal chain of custody standards**

 

Forms

DNA Banking Policy and Deposit Form  (Required)

DNA Banking Specimen Release Form  (Supplemental)

DNA Banking Transfer of Ownership Form  (Supplemental)

DNA Banking Information and FAQ

 

Post-Mortem DNA Storage and Testing Options

No charge DNA extraction and short term storage of the DNA for any postmortem specimen