Do All Laboratories Produce The Same DNA Profile On Individuals?
No, there are a number of variations to the profiles laboratories report. Laboratories can use various technologies or systems to determine a DNA profile. The type of profile produced is dependent on: The laboratories preference: new technology, cost, analysis time and instrumentation. The type of sample submitted to the laboratory: a degraded sample, such as that obtained from a burn victim, will often require a more expensive, sophisticated system than one used for buccal swabs samples. The purpose of testing: if testing is required in connection with a crime, a special system is employed so results can be compared to the FBI database in this county, while a different system is used in other countries.
