How can I find out if my DNA contains the MC1R and vCJDr genes?

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Clarification of Question by anacimas-ga on 09 Sep 2005 14:57 PDT

As commentator dops-ga has correctly clarified, I wish to find out
_only_ (1) if my DNA's MC1R allele predisposes for melanoma and (2) if
my DNA contains the vCJDr (variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
resistant) gene/allele. While gene sequencing procedures may be
well-established, I presently know of no lab or organization that is
both willing and competent to actually conduct these two specific
tests. Thus, I hope this query will result in appropriate contact
information.

Are you trying to find out if you're descended from elves?

http://dragoncourt.org/UBBThreads/printthread.php?Board=469&main=4975&type=post

Presumably we all have these two genes. I assume that your interested
in determining which alleles you possess (those that predispose you to
melanoma or reduce your risk for vCJD). You would need to provide a
DNA sample and from there the samples would be amplified and then
sequenced. These are pretty standard laboratory procedures. While I
don't know of any places that are providing these kind of services, I
assume (since there are labs that will clone your pet cat for you)
that you could find a facility somewhere, if you are willing to pay
for it