Biology & DNA
Evaluations of Technologies for Biology & DNA Analysis
NFSTC’s forensic DNA analysts evaluate existing and emerging technologies and present their findings in scientific reports. These evaluation reports provide agencies with objective information that can assist decision-makers in selecting the most appropriate technologies for their needs and budget.
Evaluation Reports
To download specific evaluations, click on the links below. (Adobe Reader is required to view the documents. To download the free Reader, click here.)
Biological Fluid Collection Device Comparison Study
Evaluation Report
Comparison Study of Disinfectants for Decontamination
Evaluation Report
Assessment of Commercially Available DNA Quantitation Standards
Evaluation Report – Poster – Handout
Applied Biosystems’ AmpFℓSTR® Identifiler® Plus Amplification Kit
Evaluation Report
BioTx Innovac® II Vacuum Device
Evaluation Report
Promega PowerPlex® 16 HS Amplification Kit
Evaluation Report
QIAGEN QIAcube™ Robotic Workstation
Evaluation Report
The Evaluation of Eight Commercially Available STR Kits
Evaluation Report – Poster – Handout – Additional Study
The Benefit of Using the QIAGEN MinElute® PCR Purification Kit for Post-PCR Cleanup on Low-Level DNA Samples
Evaluation Report – Poster – Handout – Additional Study
Network Biosystems Genebench FX™-100
Evaluation Report
NOTE: NFSTC’s technology evaluations are objective assessments and are not to be construed or used as endorsement, recommendation or approval of the technology. All equipment model numbers, specifications and prices were current at the time of the evaluation and are subject to change without notice or revision.
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