DNA
Labs International Inc. Obtains ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation
DNA Labs International combines 25 years experience in
forensic serology and DNA analysis, use of the latest technology including
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Short Tandem Repeats (STR) and real-time PCR,
and board certified forensic DNA fellows to support the criminal justice system
and reduce their case backlogs.
The ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, which runs in compliance
with national and international standards for the operation of accrediting
bodies, enables all forensic DNA samples test results produced by DNA Labs
International to be uploaded into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS).
CODIS is the FBI's national database of DNA profiles from
convicted offenders, unsolved crime scenes and missing persons, which allows
State and local law enforcement crime laboratories to exchange and compare DNA
profiles electronically.
"We are proud to say that DNA Labs International passed the
accreditation process with conformance in all areas, and look forward to
providing our clients with test results that will continue to increase the
number of CODIS success stories," said Kirsten Noppinger - President, DNA Labs
International, Inc.
According to the FBI, CODIS has recorded over 400 matches
linking serial rape cases to each other or identifying suspects by matching
crime scene evidence to known convicted offenders. These matches have aided
hundreds of violent crime investigations.
"This is an exciting time to be part of the DNA community,"
said Noppinger. "As the benefits of DNA testing continue to become more and
more evident, we are eager to make a difference through state-of-the-art
technology and years of experience and dedication in the field."
DNA Labs International, Inc.
+954.426.5163 ext. 13
DNA
Labs International Inc. Holds Grand Opening on National DNA Day
Company Will Help to Ease Backlog of DNA Tests
for Unsolved Rapes, Homicides and Property Crime Cases
Deerfield Beach
, FL - April 25, 2005 - DNA Labs International Inc. today
announced its Grand Opening, which coincides with National DNA Day, the
anniversary of the publication of the DNA double helix structure in April 1953.
DNA Labs International combines 25 years experience in
forensic serology and DNA analysis, use of the latest technology including
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Short Tandem Repeats (STR) and real-time PCR,
and board certified forensic DNA fellows to support the criminal justice system
and reduce their case backlogs.
"Today, with the available technology to process larger
quantities of samples in a single batch we are able to provide the support
needed to decrease existing backlogs with very quick turnaround times and at
extremely reasonable prices," said Kirsten Noppinger - President, DNA Labs
International, Inc.
As the benefits of DNA testing become more and more evident,
the already massive backlogs of unsolved rapes, homicides and property crime
cases continue to increase.
According to a National Forensic Study Report published by
the
Washington
State
University
and
Smith Alling Lane
, P.S. in 2003, there are more than 500,000 crime cases with
possible biological evidence either still in the possession of local law
enforcement, or backlogged at forensic laboratories.
The report also indicates that more than 80 percent of DNA
evidence is still being sent to State Agency Labs and only 2.9 percent is going
to private or commercial laboratories. Although private labs provide the
capacity for additional DNA analysis, the fees historically associated with
these organizations made them an unpopular choice.
"With today being National DNA Day, we are taking the
opportunity to announce our Grand Opening," said Noppinger. "We understand the
importance of DNA testing, the lives it can change and the experience and
dedication it takes to provide the necessary confidence in the services
provided."
For further information contact:
Karen Daurie
Marketing Director
DNA Labs International, Inc.
+954.426.5163 ext. 13
Karen.Daurie@DNALabsInternational.com
