|
STR DNA | Y Chromosome | mtDNA | Types of Cases | Fee Schedule | Expert Experience | Contact Us | Test Menu
Criminal Cases
LabCorp’s forensic DNA analyses are available where biological evidence has been left at the scene or transferred from one item and/or person to another.
Forensic Parentage
LabCorp’s forensic DNA analyses are available for cases where the identity of a parent is in question as a result of a criminal act (eg, pregnancy resulting from assault or incest or abandoned babies with uncertain maternity). The evidentiary items submitted in these cases are often products of conception (aborted fetal material) or reference blood samples.
Reverse Paternity
LabCorp also analyzes forensic cases where evidentiary items need to be connected to an individual for whom no reference sample is available. These may be the result of homicide where no body has been recovered, but where blood stains have been located at the crime scene. In these cases, LabCorp uses a reference sample from at least one parent to perform a reverse paternity test for purposes of linking identity.
Specimen Matching
Specimen matching cases are not necessarily connected to crimes. In these cases, LabCorp is requested to confirm the source of a sample. Typical specimen matching cases include:
- a urine drug screen that has been reported as positive for a substance of abuse
- biopsy samples from a physician’s office or hospital to verify that the sample has been taken from a particular patient.
All cases must be accepted by LabCorp’s forensic laboratory.
If a case is accepted, a transportation kit, along with the appropriate chain-of-custody documentation, is provided to the submitting agency. The evidence is returned to the submitting agency on completion of the results and interpretations. If required, expert testimony is available.
The LabCorp Advantage
Customer Service. Forensic scientists are available for routine inquiries or technical consultation.
Timely Result Delivery. LabCorp's dedicated staff provides rapid turnaround time, with most PCR cases completed in 3-4 weeks.
Competitive Pricing. LabCorp's high level of quality and service are accompanied by fees that are extremely competitive with other providers.
Technical Expertise. LabCorp is at the forefront of research and development of DNA testing (as demonstrated by its mtDNA testing). Accredited by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors- Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD-LAB), College of American Pathologists (CAP), Texas Department of Public Safety, and certified by the New York State Department of Health.
Expert Witness Testimony. LabCorp fully supports all cases with a technical staff available for testimony.
For more information regarding LabCorp's DNA testing or to submit a case, call us at 800-533-0567, department 6, or e-mail us at ForensicIdentity@LabCorp.com.
Top of Page
|
