Forensic DNA analysis provides information that can speed up investigations, eliminate innocent suspects, and convict guilty criminals. DNA evidence helps to assure justice in the criminal justice system.

The technology is becoming increasingly crucial as a tool to collect evidence that assists investigators, prosecutors, and defense attorneys during all phases of a criminal investigation and trial.

Unfortunately, many state forensic laboratories are overwhelmed with backlogged DNA samples. We believe that poses a serious problem for the criminal justice system.

Trinity DNA Solutions provides the following forensic services:

• Evidence screening - Visual examination and presumptive evaluation
• Blood Detection
• Semen Detection
• PCR-based DNA analysis
• Case file review
• Case Consultation
• Expert witness testimony

Accreditation

Trinity DNA Solutions designation, FQS-I, indicates it as a forensically accredited laboratory by Forensic Quality Services-International, the longest established provider of ISO accreditation (ISO 17025) to forensic laboratories in the U.S.

Our procedures and methods comply with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 and Forensic Requirements for Accreditation (FRA 1 and FRA 2), one of the most stringent guides set for laboratory certification.

Additionally this designation allows the results of tests conducted by Trinity DNA Solutions to be eligible for uploading into the FBI Combined DNA Index System (CODIS).

Analytical Services

The analytical protocols utilized by Trinity DNA Solutions and all data generated adhere to the specifications outlined by the DNA Advisory Boards (DAB) "Quality Assurance Standards for Convicted Offender DNA Data -basing Laboratories." T

Presumptive Analysis

Complete serological/presumptive DNA examination for the detection of: blood, semen, saliva, urine, hair, teeth, bone, tissue.

Nuclear DNA Analysis

All procedures are run in accordance with SWGDAM and/or DAB guidelines. Trinity DNA Solutions uses PCR-based testing of Short Tandem Repeats (STR).

Testing Platforms

• ABI 3100 Avant
• ABI 7000
• Quantifiler
• Identifiler
• Profiler Plus
• Cofiler
• Genemapper Software
• Starfruit Identitrack LIMS

Results and Quality Control Analysis

Results are examined to meet quality assurance guidelines and statistical analysis is performed using Genemapper software. Interpretations and a final reports are prepared by an experienced forensic analyst.

Uploading to FBI database

Trinity DNA Solutions delivers analysis using the 13 core loci as required by the FBI. Verified DNA analysis is acceptable for uploading in to the Combine DNA Index System (CODIS).

Backlog Elimination

Please contact Trinity DNA Solutions for volume-based pricing offers.

Fee Schedules

Test	Description	Cost
Evidence Examination	Determine presence of DNA	$150.00
Buccal Swab	DNA analysis for alleged perpetrator	$850.00
Mixed Evidence	Detection & analysis of semen in other fluids	$1000.00
Evidence Sample (excl. bone or teeth)	DNA analysis from piece of evidence	$850.00
Bone/Teeth	DNA analysis from bone or tooth sample	$1,150.00
Criminal Paternity	From swab or blood	$450.00
	From evidence	$850.00

Expert Fees	Cost
Deposition	$200.00 per hour
Expert Witness Testimony	$200.00 per hour; $1,800.00/day maximum.
Case File Review	$200.00 per hour
Consultation (via phone)	$150.00 per hour
Sample Collection- Fee for samples taken off-premises.	$45.00 per sample