Fingerprint & DNA Child ID Kit

DNA Isolation Membrane

The DNA Isolation Membrane is a state-of-the-art technology previously available only to forensic officials. The DNA paper is coated with agents that lyse cells on contact to prevent degredation of the sample and provides for inactivation of disintegrating enzymes and micro-organisims such as viruses, and bacteria, etc. A sample from this membrane can be extracted within a few hours or can be archived safely for years. Parents can preserve an at-home DNA sample of their child and store it at room tempature for decades to maintain a comprehensive DNA record in the event of an emergency or simply to have for a future medical reference.

How Does DNA Identification Work?

Nucleic acid can provide information about many aspects of living organisms; including identity, composition and variation over time. As correlations being draw between genetic information and function characteristics, DNA is becoming an increasingly valuable tool in both research and everyday life. Whether the sample is recombined plasmid, a trace blood spot from a crime scene, or a buccal swab for child ID; nearly all DNA applications require sample archiving. Historically, successful storage and recovery of DNA required test tubes, hazardous buffers, ultra-low freezers and storage media. Finally DNA can be stored at room temperature for years and remain stable for analysis.

In The News...

Case Breakers, Inc. Introduces Forensic-Quality Child ID Kits
At-home fingerprinting, DNA samples help parents safeguard children

CORAL SPRINGS, FL, Sept. 20, 2003 - Each year, nearly 800,000 children are reported missing. The vast majority haven't been fingerprinted since birth and have never had samples of their DNA taken. And that makes it even harder for law enforcement to find them. Now Case Breakers, Inc. has introduced the Child ID Kit, a way for parents everywhere to record and safely store their children's vital information - and to put it at the fingertips of law enforcement, should the unthinkable ever happen.

"It's a different world today than it was when we were kids," said David Scott, founder and president of Case Breakers, Inc. "We're constantly hearing about children being snatched from the street, from their yards, from their own bedrooms. We all pray it never happens to our children, but if it does, the Child ID Kit gives investigators a leg up on finding them."

Recommended by law enforcement, each Child ID Kit includes a fingerprinting kit, two sterile cotton swabs, one DNA isolation card, a plastic sleeve for final storage, and easy-to-use instructions for parents. The resulting DNA sample is of forensic quality and can be used to build a genetic profile or verify DNA evidence if the child is ever missing. The kit takes most parents about five minutes to complete with their children.

David decided to add the Child ID Kits to his site after hearing one too many stories of missing children. "It seems like we can't turn on the news without hearing about someone's son or daughter disappearing," he explained. "It's up to all of us to do what we can to prevent other kids from becoming victims. The Child ID Kits are my way of making it easy for parents to get their little ones' unique identifying information on file. No one wants to think about a child turning up missing - but if it happens, the information parents collect with these kits is their best bet for helping law enforcement bring their kids home safe and sound."