Biology Section
About
The Biology/DNA Section is responsible for the identification and analysis of biological materials and for developing DNA profiles from evidence and reference samples.
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Types of Testing:
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Types of Testing:
- Biological Screening: Examine items of evidence for the presence of biological fluids (i.e. blood, semen, saliva)
- CODIS: Enter eligible and suitable forensic profiles into the DNA database for comparisons to offenders and other forensic samples
- DNA Analysis: Development of DNA profiles from evidence and comparison to known DNA standards to determine the source of a sample
- Unidentified Remains and Missing Persons: DNA profiles from unidentified remains or missing persons and their relatives may be entered into the DNA database
Forms and Notices
DNA Submission Form
Evidence Custody Receipt
Forensic Collection Kit Request Form
KBI Forensic Science Laboratory Evidence Submission Guidelines *Updated
Biology Section Supervisors
Emily Draper (Topeka) – (785) 296-2150
Lisa Burdett (Great Bend and Kansas City) – (620) 603-7123
The Biology Section is located in our Topeka, Great Bend, and Kansas City Laboratories.
Great Bend KBI Forensic Science Laboratory 625 Washington Great Bend, KS 67530 (620) 603-7112 |
Kansas City KBI Forensic Science Laboratory 7250 State Avenue Kansas City, KS 66112 (913) 942-3000 |
Topeka KBI Forensic Science Center 2001 SW Washburn Avenue Topeka, KS 66604 (785) 296-1137 |