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:

• 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