Public Notice Regarding DNA Testing for International Relatives

Public Notice Regarding DNA Testing for International Relatives For families living outside Nepal whose relative is missing in the Bhotekoshi Flood Disaster 2026, Nepal Who should give the DNA sample Please choose the closest available blood relative of the missing person, using this order: First choice Mother, father, son or daughter of the missing person. Second choice Real brother or real sister (born from same mother and father). Third choice If none of the above are available, another blood relative from the same family — for example, father's brother, or a brother or sister who shares only one parent. Please note: A husband, wife, adopted family member, step-relative or in-law cannot be used, because they do not share DNA with the missing person. What to ask the laboratory for Please take your sample at a Government forensic science laboratory, or at a private laboratory that holds required authorisation in your country. Please show the table below to the laboratory. These are technical terms that laboratory staff will understand. Sample Donor Type of DNA profile Required Male donor who is parent or offspring of the missing 1. Autosomal STR profile, covering at least 20 CODIS person core STR loci. 2. Y-STR profile A male donor who has paternal lineage (father side 1. Y-STR profile only relation like cousin, uncle etc.) Female donor who is parent or offsprings of the 1. Autosomal STR profile, covering at least 20 CODIS missing person core STR loci. 2. X-STR profile A female donor who has maternal lineage (mother 1. X-STR profile only side relation like sister, mother etc.) What to send us 1. The DNA report must include: - Electropherogram (EPG) with maker table in PDF - XML format - CMF format It must be on the laboratory’s official letterhead containing the relationship information between the donor and claimed missing person, duly signed. 2. A copy of your photo identity document (passport, national identity card or similar). 3. A signed consent letter allowing your DNA profile to be used only for identifying the missing person mentioning the relation of the donor with the missing person. How to send it Send scanned copies of all the above by email to: [email protected] Note: Your DNA information will be kept strictly confidential, used only to identify your missing relative, and will not be used or stored for any other purpose. 1