FTA Cards (GE Healthcare) have been used for more than 4 years in Denmark for the
collection of buccal cells as reference samples in crime cases. Semi-automated protocols for …

We have implemented and validated automated methods for washing FTA Card punches
containing buccal samples and subsequent PCR setup using a Sias Xantus automated …

Direct amplification of STR loci from biological samples collected on FTA cards without prior
DNA purification was evaluated using Identifiler Direct and PowerPlex 16 HS in conjunction …

PowerPlex® Y23 is a novel kit for Y‐STR typing that includes new highly discriminating loci.
The Israel DNA Database laboratory has recently adopted it for routine Y‐STR analysis. This …

Forensic labs globally face the same problem—a growing need to process a greater number
and wider variety of samples for DNA analysis. The same forensic lab can be tasked all at …

Forensic databasing laboratories routinely analyze blood or buccal cell samples deposited
on FTA® paper. Prior to PCR amplification of the STRs, the FTA® samples must undergo …

Standard Reference Material® 2391c (SRM 2391c) is the fourth generation certified
reference material for PCR-based DNA profiling. The first generation SRM 2391 was …

Studies were performed to define the typing conditions and evaluate the forensic
applicability of multiplex amplification of three STR loci, CSF1PO, TPOX, and THO1. Results …

Abstract The PowerPlex® 21 System is a STR multiplex that has been optimized for
casework samples while still being capable of database workflows including direct …

Disputes over the identity of a urine sample donor have been reported, and urine
authentication by genetic profiling has helped resolved the cases. However, since …