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Extraction of DNA from hair using forensicGEM

The quality of forensic DNA profiles obtained from samples relies on the critical step of DNA extraction to produce sufficient template. This application note describes a quick method for the extraction of DNA from hair using MicroGEM forensicGEM used successfully in the Mesa, AZ police department forensic services laboratory. It has proven to be a better alternative to other, more time-consuming protocols (for example phenol-chloroform extraction).

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forensicGEM Universal

MicroGEM's forensicGEM Universal Kit provides users with a single tube solution for extracting DNA from a variety of forensically-relevant human samples.

Extracts DNA from forensic samples including saliva (liquid, swab, stains, storage card – FTA), blood (liquid, swab, stains, storage card – FTA), and tissue (solid, hair)

Produces high-quality single-stranded DNA proven for use with STR, PCR, qPCR and whole genome amplification

Each kit contains forensicGEM, Histosolv, BLUE buffer, RED+ buffer and ORANGE+ buffer

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