FORENSICS: Legal DNA Testing GenQuest offers unbiased, independent forensic DNA testing and consultation services. The ANAB ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation awarded to GenQuest enables our laboratory to DNA test forensic samples for criminal and investigative purposes. Many local and nationwide law enforcement and legal agencies have used GenQuest to perform forensic DNA tests. GenQuest has performed DNA testing for sexual assault cases, property crime cases, felon in possession cases, touch DNA cases, and more. Why choose GenQuest for forensic testing? GenQuest offers: 1. Rapid Testing – Unlike most crime labs, who often experience months-long back- logs in their workloads, GenQuest offers a fast turnaround time for our forensic DNA testing, with results usually complete within just a few weeks. 2. Expertise – Over 20 years of forensic testing experience and thoroughly trained analysts to handle your case. 3. Professional Service – The staff at GenQuest are courteous, thoroughly trained and experienced, and knowledgeable. While forensic tests are typically ordered through legal firms or a law enforcement agency, forensic DNA testing is also available to the public without the same stringent chain of custody required for legal forensic DNA testing. See our Identification and Infidelity page for further details. TYPES OF FORENSIC TESTING GenQuest works closely with law enforcement and legal agencies to ensure the testing process is conducted in accordance with the ANAB standards whenever possible. Tests offered by GenQuest include: o Biological Screening o Autosomal (STR) DNA Testing o Male Lineage (Y-STR) Testing o Forensic Paternity Testing SAMPLE INFORMATION GenQuest accepts buccal swabs, blood cards, and other items from the Office of Medical Examiners or coroner (in some circumstances) as reference samples for a forensic DNA test. Evidentiary items do not need to be submitted with a reference sample. There is never a guarantee that an evidentiary item will provide a usable profile. If you have a potential sample and are not sure where a profile might be obtained from it, please contact our analysts to determine whether or not it could possibly yield a profile. Please visit our Nonstandard Samples page or more information on evidentiary items. GenQuest recommends handling any potential samples with gloves to avoid contamination. Place the samples in paper envelopes, bags, or cardboard boxes and ship dry to avoid DNA degradation and therefore loss of potential evidence. Placing samples in plastic containers is never recommended and could lead to the aforementioned degradation. If you know where you would like GenQuest to test, please indicate the area with a marker or tape around the area or by identifying the area in writing. PRICES AND PAYMENT Each forensic test is different and tailored according to the needs of the client. Due to the customized test process of each case, testing prices can vary widely. GenQuest may require a retainer fee when a test is initiated based on the total cost of the testing. For additional information about costs and payment or to discuss your situation and obtain a quote, please contact GenQuest. ORDER A TEST To begin a forensic test, please submit a completed Evidence Submission Form and a retainer fee as discussed with GenQuest with your intended sample(s). Agencies are responsible for the shipment of samples to/from the laboratory. LEGAL SERVICES GenQuest offers legal testimonials, expert witness, and depositions for forensic work. Please contact GenQuest to get a quote for the cost of these services. For further information about forensic DNA testing, please contact GenQuest to discuss your situation with an analyst.
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