Genelex has been performing DNA analysis in criminal paternity cases since 1991 and work these cases to a higher standard than civil cases. They are tracked separately and more extensively tested. Genelex typically reports such a high degree of certainty that results are rarely challenged.
The advent of multiplex PCR of STRs now allows us to perform a highly informative parentage tests on the smallest of specimens and with turn times measured in days instead of weeks.
Application of Test
The most common criminal paternity cases are those that result from an unlawful
sexual contact with a minor. "Reverse paternity" in which a body, body fluid
stain, or tissue is identified by analyzing and comparing it to samples from
surviving relatives is another type of case with which we have considerable
experience. Our highly specialized expertise may be essential if surviving
relatives are other than the parents or children of the individual in question.
Sample
We commonly test the full range of forensic specimens and have specific protocols
tailored to the nature of the specimens. Please note that the material resulting
from the termination of a pregnancy may require special handling by medical
personnel to ensure that fetal tissue is not lost. Whole blood is the generally
preferred known specimen as it provides for a high yield of uncontaminated
DNA. Buccal swabs are also completely acceptable.
Reports
In the case of criminal paternity we provide PI (paternity index), probability
of paternity and RMNE (random man not excluded) calculations. The RMNE can
become important if objections are raised to the Bayesian nature of the PI
and probability of paternity. The use of Bayesian methods has been interpreted
by some individuals, including judges, to conflict with the presumption of
innocence. We also frequently produce parentage reports using DNA and serological
data that is obtained from other laboratories. In some instances this has
been combined with data that we produced as part of the case.
Legal Acceptance
GeneLex parentage testing has survived extensive legal challenges in several
states. These include a State Supreme court ruling in a Montana "statutory
rape" that is the highest appellate affirmation of RFLP paternity testing
in the country, and a reverse paternity on a blood stain in a New York homicide
that is working its way up the appellate process.
The next time you have a case that may require DNA testing please contact us immediately for specific, no-obligation information concerning collection, storage and transport of evidence.Please feel free to refer individuals in need of parentage testing directly to us at 800 523-3080.
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Founded in 1987, Genelex Corporation is accredited by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Laboratory Accreditation Board in forensic DNA testing since 1998, and the AABB Parentage Testing Committee in DNA parentage testing since 1992 and is Washington State Medical Test Site No. MTS-3919 CLIA No. 50D0980559. Genelex complies with United States Food and Drug Administration regulations covering Good Laboratory (21 CFR 58) and Good Manufacturing (21 CFR 211) Practices and has contributed to the validation of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Standard Reference Materials. 3000 First Ave., Suite One, Seattle, WA 98121 Site Created by Narayan
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