Purification of Forensic DNA Samples with the KingFisher® Magnetic Particle Processor and Characterization of the Purified DNA

Introduction

Due to the large number of samples processed for complete databases and pressing court dates for forensic analysis of case exhibits, DNA extraction methods that are rapid and produce large amounts of highly purified DNA are required. The KingFisher® automated DNA extraction system was assessed for its suitability for forensic DNA applications. The system was tested for its efficiency in extracting DNA from a number of biological substrates, including blood, buccal and hair samples.