I suggest finding an aDNA lab.  Here is a contact for you.  http://biomedical.binghamton.edu/merriwether.shtml

Expect to pay about $1,000 a sample and $500 for verification of results in another lab.  The latter is needed for publication in professional journals.   If funding is an issue, I would make sure your sample is a good candidate first.  Dense bone (femur, mandible, teeth) is best.   Context is important as well.....dry and cold climate is better than wet and warm.  These are all issues you can discuss with the lab.  

Good luck.

Julie

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On Fri, 30 Apr 2010 05:34:37 -0700, Kerry Schamel <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Anyone have the name of a lab that can do mitochondria testing on a 300+ yr old bone? I've spoke to Genelex who said they can't do testing on a bone that old and Orchid's price is a little too high. I would be thankful for any name of a lab that has been used in the past for any kind of DNA testing. 
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