DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the blueprint to our individuality. Our DNA is made of approximately 3 billion 'building blocks' called base pairs. The combinations of these building blocks create a code unique to each of us. This code can be used to identify who we are, or to prove our parentage.

This code can be found in billions of cells in our body, such as in our cheeks and our blood. With a simple cheek swab, your DNA can thus be stored for years to come, keeping the most reliable record of your identity available.

DNA plays a key role in providing closure to family members because it allows the quick and accurate identification of their loved ones. The US military has over 4.5 million DNA samples on file for just this purpose. DNA typing was also used to confirm identity on approximately three thousand victims of the September 11th tragedy in the World Trade Centre. Unfortunately, in this case family members still experienced the additional distress and uncertainty involved in providing a DNA sample for comparison, as none of the victims had their DNA on file. Storing your DNA with bio-tag eliminates this additional distress by providing a quickly accessible, accurate sample for comparison.

Accident, kidnapping, and identity theft are not incidents known to humans alone. Thousands of families experience the sadness of having a pet go missing, stolen, or kille don our busy roads. Like humans, animals have a unique genetic profile that can identify them in cases such as this. An animal's DNA can also provide information about its susceptibility to diseases, providing valuable information to potential pet owners. Bio-tag's identity solutions packages can provide for all your DNA storage and testing needs, whether it be for yourself, your pets, or your entire family.