Human Identification

Step 1: Sample Collection

Products for Step 1: Sample Collection

Buccal DNA Collector™

The Buccal DNA Collector™, manufactured by Bode Technology and distributed by Life Technologies, is an easy-to-use non-invasive device designed for collection of cheek buccal cells for human DNA identification analysis.

4N6FLOQSwabs™, Regular Tip

4N6FLOQSwabs™, Regular Tip are comprised of a solid, molded plastic applicator shaft with a regular-sized tip that can vary in size and shape.

Step 2: Sample Preparation

Products for Step 2: Sample Preparation

AutoMate Express™ Forensic DNA Extraction System

The AutoMate Express™ Forensic DNA Extraction System is an easy to use, robust bench-top instrument that utilizes the PrepFiler Express™ and PrepFiler Express BTA™ chemistries packaged in pre-filled, foil sealed cartridges.

Sample Preparation (DNA Extraction) Kits

PrepFiler™ Forensic DNA Extraction Kit (Updated)

The PrepFiler™ Forensic DNA Extraction Kit uses magnetic particles with an optimized multi-component surface chemistry to deliver superior yield from forensic samples.

PrepFiler™ Forensic DNA Extraction Kit

The PrepFiler™ Forensic DNA Extraction Kit uses magnetic particles with an optimized multi-component surface chemistry to deliver superior yield from forensic samples.

PrepFiler™ Automated Forensic DNA Extraction Kit (Updated)

The PrepFiler™ Automated Forensic DNA Extraction Kit uses magnetic particles with an optimized multi-component surface chemistry to deliver superior yield from forensic samples and is designed to adapt easily to automation on various liquid handling platforms.

PrepFiler™ Automated Forensic DNA Extraction Kit

The PrepFiler™ Automated Forensic DNA Extraction Kit uses magnetic particles with an optimized multi-component surface chemistry to deliver superior yield from forensic samples and is designed to adapt easily to automation on various liquid handling platforms.

PrepFiler™ BTA Forensic DNA Extraction Kit

The PrepFiler™ BTA Forensic DNA Extraction Kit has been developed for the extraction of DNA from calcified tissues (bone, tooth), as well as certain adhesive-containing samples.

Prep-n-Go™ Buffer

The Prep-n-Go™ Buffer is designed to enable high quality direct PCR amplification of non-FTA® reference samples without the need for heat incubation, extraction, or purification.

Validated HID Automated System

HID EVOlution™

This system combines the PrepFiler™ Automated Forensic DNA Extraction Kit and the Tecan Freedom EVO® 150 automated liquid-handling workstation to provide a complete, validated solution for robust, reliable automation of forensic DNA extraction.

Step 3: DNA Quantification

Products for Step 3: DNA Quantification

Quantifiler® Duo DNA Quantification Kit

The Quantifiler® Duo kit enables forensic laboratories to simultaneously obtain a quantitative and qualitative assessment of total human and human male DNA in a single, highly sensitive real-time PCR reaction.

Quantifiler® Human DNA Quantification Kit

Quantifies DNA from a wide variety of sources including buccal swabs, blood, semen, tissue, and other human DNA sources.

Quantifiler® Y Human Male DNA Quantification Kit

The first commercially available kit for male DNA quantification, a valuable tool for sexual assault sample analysis.

Instruments & Accessories

7500 Real-Time PCR System for Human Identification

An advanced, validated real-time system for casework, databasing, and paternity applications.

Software

HID Real-Time PCR Analysis Software v1.1

Automatically assesses DNA sample quality and quantity to help you select the optimal AmpFℓSTR® Kit and the amount of DNA for STR analysis. It also provides a streamlined quantitation workflow, enhanced data review, and the ability to improve STR analysis efficiency.

Step 4: PCR Amplification

Products for Step 4: PCR Amplification

AmpFℓSTR® NGM™ PCR Amplification Kit

The NGM™ Kit is a highly robust STR multiplex kit which utilizes a single protocol to amplify the 10 SGM Plus™ loci together with the additional loci approved by the European Union Council for the expansion of the European Standard Set.

AmpFℓSTR® NGM SElect™ PCR Amplification Kit

The NGM SElect™ Kit is a highly robust, single amplification STR multiplex kit developed for human identification laboratories wishing to utilize the expanded European Standard Set of Loci along with the highly polymorphic SE33 locus. The NGM SElect™ Kit combines the latest advances in primer synthesis, buffer enhancement and thermal cycling optimization.

AmpFℓSTR® NGM SElect™ Express Kit

The AmpFℓSTR® NGM SElect™ Express Kit enables extremely efficient analysis of single source samples for laboratories wishing to utilize the European Standard Set Loci (ESSL) together with additional loci including the highly discriminating SE33 locus.

AmpFℓSTR® Identifiler PCR Amplification Kit

The single most discriminating and widely used STR based kit for human identification applications from Applied Biosystems. The Identifiler® kit amplifies 15 loci and Amelogenin in a single tube and provides loci consistent with major world-wide STR databasing standards.

AmpFℓSTR® Identifiler Plus PCR Amplification Kit

Optimized for casework, the Identifiler® Plus kit enables forensic analysts to recover more interpretable results from a wider range of DNA evidence samples with increased confidence.

AmpFℓSTR® Identifiler Direct PCR Amplification Kit

Enables you to amplify the 16 loci included in the Identifiler® Kit from single source samples spotted on FTA® Cards, without the need to perform any DNA extraction or purification. Blood or buccal samples on FTA® Cards can be punched into PCR plates or tubes, and taken directly to PCR amplification, without any reduction in data quality.

AmpFℓSTR® YFiler PCR Amplification Kit

Enables the analysis of complex male:female DNA mixtures that often yield ambiguous or inconclusive results with autosomal STRs.

AmpFℓSTR® MiniFiler PCR Amplification Kit

As the world's first commercially available miniSTR kit, the AmpFℓSTR® MiniFiler™ PCR Amplification Kit increases your ability to obtain DNA results from compromised samples that previously would have yielded limited or no genetic data. This means cold cases can come off the shelf for re-analysis and new, challenging samples have a better chance of delivering interpretable results

AmpFℓSTR® SGM PLUS® Kit

Amplifies 10 STR loci and the gender marker Amelogenin yielding a highly informative kit for human identification, with a 1 in 5 X 10¹² average probability of identity.

AmpFℓSTR® Profiler Plus ID PCR Amplification Kit

Amplifies nine tetranucleotide short tandem repeat (STR) loci and the Amelogenin locus in a single reaction tube. The STR loci amplified are D3S1358, D5S818, D7S820, D8S1179, D13S317, D18S51, D21S11, FGA, and vWA.

AmpFℓSTR® Profiler PCR Amplification Kit

Amplifies nine short tandem repeat (STR) loci and the Amelogenin locus in a single PCR amplification. The STR loci amplified are CSF1PO, D3S1358, D5S818, D7S820, D13S317, FGA, TH01, TP0X, and vWA.

AmpFℓSTR® COfiler® Kit

Complements the existing AmpFℓSTR® Profiler Plus® PCR Amplification Kit. The two kits provide human identification laboratories with the ability to generate information for all 13 core STR loci required by the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) database in just two PCR amplifications.

AmpFℓSTR® SEfiler Plus™ PCR Amplification Kit

Uses a high performance PCR buffer system and re-optimized PCR conditions for improved "first pass" success rate with challenging samples. SEfiler Plus amplifies 12 total markers, including the eight STR loci required by the German DNA database, and has been designed to be a single solution for laboratories that process casework or high volume DNA database samples.

AmpFℓSTR® SEfiler™ PCR Amplification Kit

Amplifies 11 tetranucleotide repeat loci, including the SE33 locus, and the gender-determining locus Amelogenin.

Validated Instrument

96-Well GeneAmp® PCR System 9700

GeneAmp® PCR System 9700 is specifically designed for the amplification of nucleic acids. The GeneAmp® PCR System 9700 consists of a base module and one of many interchangeable sample block modules.

Step 5: Genetic Analysis

Products for Step 5: Genetic Analysis

3500 Genetic Analyzer for Human Identification

A new standard in capillary electrophoresis with the 8-capillary 3500 Genetic Analyzer.  The 3500-series instruments are the first genetic analyzers designed with a specific feature set and workflow for the Human Identification application. 

3500xL Genetic Analyzer for Human Identification

A new standard in capillary electrophoresis with the 24-capillary 3500xL Genetic Analyzer.  The 3500-series instruments are the first genetic analyzers designed with a specific feature set and workflow for the Human Identification application.

3130xl Genetic Analyzer

Offering 16-capillary throughput, advanced automation capabilities and superior performance, this system is ideal for laboratories that need streamlined set-up and 24-hour unattended operation.

3100 Genetic Analyzer

A multi-color fluorescence-based DNA analysis system with 16 capillaries operating in parallel, offers high-quality data and efficient sample processing.

3130 Genetic Analyzer

The latest generation of 4-capillary electrophoresis instrument offers industry-leading performance, plus sophisticated automation capabilities allowing you to save time, reduce costs and increase productivity. Upgradeable to 16 capillaries whenever you are ready.

3100-Avant Genetic Analyzer

Upgradeable, 4-capillary ABI PRISM® 3100-Avant Genetic Analyzer gives you the sophisticated automation and superior performance of the 3100 system, with acquisition and operating costs tailored to a growing laboratory.

310 Genetic Analyzer

Affordable, versatile single-capillary analyzer.

Step 6: Data Interpretation

Products for Step 6: Data Interpretation

Software

GeneMapper® ID-X Software

gA powerful data analysis tool that significantly reduces the amount of time spent on routine data analysis and manual review. This system integrates novel and enhanced expert system functionality with improved manual review features to provide forensic scientists with a single, easy-to-use tool that improves lab productivity.

GeneMapper® ID Software v3.2

Combines the precision-sizing capabilities of GeneScan® software with the allele-calling power of Genotyper® software.