Sample collection
DNA Sample Collection in Canada
Professional sample collection is an integral part of the KINORA GENETICS (DNA) testing process. We help arrange appropriate collection, identity verification, documentation and case handling as required for each test. KINORA GENETICS provides professional, identity-verified collection at our Richmond DNA Testing & Collection Centre and coordinates collection appointments in Vancouver, across Canada and internationally.
- Richmond, BC collection centre
- Professional sample collection
- Qualified accredited laboratory partner
- Secure, confidential case management
Collection options
Professional DNA Collection Across Canada
KINORA GENETICS has a Richmond Collection Centre and a professional collector network that allows us to arrange collection for clients across Canada. You don't need to find a collector yourself.
1. Richmond Collection Centre
Professional collection at our Richmond location.
2. Professional Collection Across Canada
We arrange professional DNA sample collection through our collector network across Canada.
Simply select Professional Collection, provide your location and appointment details, and we will arrange a local professional collector for you.
3. Mail-in Collection Kit
A collection kit is shipped to your address for personal (non-legal) testing.
Standard non-prenatal collection materials
Your DNA Sample Collection Kit
Your DNA collection kit includes the materials needed to collect and return your DNA sample. The exact contents may vary depending on the test you ordered.
Step-by-step visual guide
How the DNA Collection Process Works
Follow these illustrated steps to collect and return your DNA sample correctly. Always follow the instructions provided with your specific DNA test kit, as requirements may vary by test.
Who it is for
Is this the right service for your situation?
- Clients who need a professionally collected sample for a legal, estate or immigration file
- Families who prefer a private, guided appointment rather than self-collection
- Clients ordering a personal test who want a home kit posted to them
- Lawyers, consultants and clinics arranging collection for a client or patient
- Participants outside Canada who need collection coordinated with a Canadian case
What to expect
How the process works
- Step 01
Choose the collection route
Professional collection is required for legal and immigration testing. Home kits are available for personal knowledge testing only.
- Step 02
Tell us your requirements
Send your case details and preferred timing. A coordinator confirms a collection time at our Richmond centre, or arranges collection in Vancouver, elsewhere in Canada, or overseas.
- Step 03
Identity check and consent
Photo identification is verified, consent forms are signed, and a guardian consents for any minor.
- Step 04
Collection, sealing and labelling
Cheek swabs are taken, then sealed and labelled in your presence with the case reference and collector's record.
- Step 05
Transfer to a laboratory partner
The sealed package is transferred to a qualified, accredited laboratory partner for professional DNA analysis, and your case continues to be tracked online through to report delivery.
Samples
Sample types that may be considered
Cheek swabs are the standard collection method. Other sample types may be considered case by case; DNA recovery from non-standard samples can never be guaranteed.
Cheek swab
The standard sample: quick, painless, suitable for adults, children and infants, and the only sample used for documented legal collection.
Home collection kit
Posted to you with swabs, instructions and a return envelope. Suitable for personal knowledge testing only.
Special or non-standard items
Reviewed case by case for personal testing. Recovery of usable DNA depends on the item's condition and cannot be guaranteed.
Full detail on accepted material is in the DNA samples guide, or check a specific item with the sample assessment tool.
Limitations
What this service does not do
- Self-collected samples cannot be used for legal, court or immigration purposes
- DNA recovery from non-standard samples is never guaranteed, and a re-collection may be needed
- DNA analysis and laboratory reporting are performed through accredited laboratory partners as part of the KINORA GENETICS testing process
- Samples are collected only from consenting participants, with guardian consent for minors
- Richmond is our only physical location; all other places we list are collection service areas
KINORA GENETICS is a professionally managed DNA testing service operated by Canadian International Business Development Corp., providing guided test selection, professional sample collection, digital case management, laboratory coordination and secure result delivery. DNA analysis is performed through qualified, accredited laboratory partners.
Laboratory & AccreditationRichmond · Vancouver · Canada
Where collection takes place
Walk-in and booked collection appointments take place at 425 – 6388 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, which is convenient for clients travelling from Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey and across Greater Vancouver. For clients elsewhere in British Columbia, other provinces or abroad, your coordinator arranges a professional collection appointment locally and manages the paperwork centrally.
Kinora Genetics425 – 6388 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, Canadahello@kinoradna.com
Richmond is our Head Office and DNA Testing & Collection Centre. Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey and other Greater Vancouver locations, along with the rest of Canada and international destinations, are served through collection coordination — see locations and service areas.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
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