We coordinate postmortem DNA cases throughout Southern California, Las Vegas, and select locations where logistics can be arranged, helping families and professionals understand the available options and manage the required steps.
Discuss an Active CaseContact us immediately if testing is being considered. Sample availability decreases over time. Final pricing confirmed after initial consultation.
Postmortem DNA testing may be considered in a range of family, legal, estate, and identification circumstances. Each case is different and requires careful coordination based on the available specimen, testing purpose, and parties involved.
Families may seek biological answers after a death for personal knowledge, paternity questions, inheritance matters, or other family circumstances. We coordinate the process with sensitivity, privacy, and clear guidance from the initial conversation through testing.
Contact Us →Postmortem DNA testing may provide biological relationship information for inheritance disputes, estate claims, probate matters, and other legal proceedings. When legal testing is required, we coordinate the applicable chain-of-custody process and laboratory documentation.
Attorney Referral Process →When a family or attorney requests DNA testing through your facility, we coordinate directly with the appropriate parties to determine specimen availability, collection requirements, documentation, and laboratory submission. The person authorized to perform the collection depends on the facility, specimen type, and circumstances of the case.
Funeral Home Partners →Postmortem DNA analysis requires biological material suitable for laboratory testing. The specimen options available depend on the circumstances of the case, the condition of the material, and the laboratory's requirements.
Contact us before ruling out a case. We will review what may be available and coordinate with the laboratory to determine appropriate specimen options before collection or specimen release is arranged.
When a coroner or medical examiner has been involved, biological material may already be retained. Availability, authorization requirements, release procedures, and any applicable fees vary by agency. We help coordinate the appropriate next steps when a retained specimen may be available.
Act quickly. Available specimen options can change after death as preparation, disposition, or other procedures take place. If postmortem DNA testing is being considered, contact us as soon as possible so available options can be evaluated before they become limited.
From the first conversation through laboratory testing and results delivery, we coordinate the required steps and communicate with the appropriate parties throughout the case.
Contact us to discuss the case, what biological material may be available, the purpose of testing, and the parties involved. We use this information to determine the appropriate next steps before collection or specimen release is arranged.
We identify the authorization and documentation requirements that apply to the case and coordinate with the appropriate family member, estate representative, attorney, facility, or other authorized party before proceeding.
When a funeral home, coroner, medical examiner, or other facility is involved, we communicate with the appropriate party to confirm specimen availability, facility requirements, authorization, timing, and the process for collection or specimen release. Any agency or facility fees are confirmed based on the individual case.
Collection or specimen release is coordinated with the funeral home, facility, coroner, medical examiner, or other appropriate party. Depending on the case, collection may be performed by authorized facility personnel or another appropriately qualified professional. When legal chain of custody is required, the applicable laboratory procedures and documentation are followed.
Samples are submitted to the laboratory according to the required procedures for the specimen and type of testing being performed. Legal relationship testing is processed through an AABB-accredited relationship-testing laboratory. Postmortem cases may require specialized handling based on the specimen type. Standard turnaround is approximately 10–15 business days from receipt of all required samples by the laboratory.
Results are delivered to the authorized requesting party according to the laboratory and case requirements within the applicable turnaround window.
When postmortem DNA testing is needed for a legal matter, we coordinate the applicable chain-of-custody procedures and testing through an AABB-accredited relationship-testing laboratory.
For cases requiring legal chain of custody, specimen collection, identification, documentation, and transport are handled according to the laboratory's required procedures. Applicable documentation accompanies the legal testing process.
Legal relationship testing is processed through an AABB-accredited relationship-testing laboratory using the applicable procedures required for the case.
Postmortem DNA results may be used in estate, probate, family law, and other legal matters when the required testing and chain-of-custody procedures are followed. Acceptance and evidentiary requirements are determined by the applicable court, agency, or proceeding.
For time-sensitive estate matters, expedited laboratory processing is available for an additional $300–$500. Contact us to confirm availability for your specific case.
When a family or attorney requests DNA testing involving your facility, we coordinate the process with the appropriate parties. We confirm specimen availability, facility requirements, who is authorized to perform the collection or release, laboratory requirements, documentation, and next steps. Our role is to manage the coordination so the family and facility have clear direction throughout the process.
We work with funeral homes and coroner offices throughout Southern California and Las Vegas. Contact us to establish an ongoing coordination relationship with your facility.
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"I understand that families facing postmortem DNA questions are often dealing with uncertainty, grief, and time-sensitive decisions. My goal is to help you understand your options clearly and compassionately so you can make informed decisions for yourself and your family."
Postmortem cases require prompt attention. If you are a family member, attorney, or funeral professional managing an active situation — contact us directly. We walk you through the process and confirm whether testing is viable before any commitment is required.