Automated extraction of DNA from reference samples from various types of biological materials on the Qiagen BioRobot EZ1 Workstation

Michael Stangegaard, Mads Jørgensen, Anders Johannes Hansen, Niels Morling

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Abstract

We have validated and implemented a protocol for DNA extraction from various types of biological materials using a Qiagen BioRobot EZ1 Workstation. The sample materials included whole blood, blood from deceased, buccal cells on Omni swabs and FTA Cards, blood on FTA Cards and cotton swabs, and muscle biopsies. The DNA extraction was validated according to EN/ISO 17025 for the STR kits AmpFlSTR« Identifiler« and AmpFlSTR« Yfiler« (Applied Biosystems). Of 298 samples extracted, 11 (4%) did not yield acceptable results. In conclusion, we have demonstrated that extraction of DNA from various types of biological material can be performed quickly and without the use of hazardous chemicals, and that the DNA may be successfully STR typed according to the requirements of forensic genetic investigations accredited according to EN/ISO 17025
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProgress in Forensic Genetics 13 : Proceedings of the 23rd International ISFG Congress
EditorsNiels Morling
Number of pages2
PublisherElsevier
Publication date2009
Pages69-70
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Event23rd International ISFG Congress - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Duration: 14 Sept 200918 Sept 2009

Conference

Conference23rd International ISFG Congress
Country/TerritoryArgentina
CityBuenos Aires
Period14/09/200918/09/2009
SeriesForensic Science International: Genetics Supplement Series
Number1
Volume2
ISSN1875-1768

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