STR Technology

QIAGEN offers an STR portfolio of high-quality assays for human identification, with versatile coverage of current international STR standards. These standards include the European Standard set (ESS), the Combined DNA Index system (CODIS), and other non-standard and unique gonosomal loci. The assays are validated for the conditions encountered during forensic casework in internal and external studies, based on the recommendations of the European Network of Forensic Science Institutes (ENFSI) and the Revised Validation Guidelines of the Scientific Working Group on DNA Analysis Methods (SWGDAM). All kits are well suited for use in molecular forensics, paternity and kinship analyses, as well as cell line identification.

QIAGEN’s latest Investigator STR kits contain a novel Quality Sensor (QS) that acts as an internal performance control. It provides useful information on PCR amplification efficiency and enables you to choose the most appropriate reworking strategy. In addition, these STR kits includes the "Fast Reaction Mix 2.0", which is based on proven QIAGEN Multiplex PCR Technology that has been further optimized to increase speed, and provides highest success rates, even for the most challenging samples. The high level of sensitivity and inhibitor resistance enables the generation of reliable, high-quality STR profiles. Start building your evidence – for confidence today!