Thermo Fisher Scientific announced that its Applied Biosystems RapidINTEL Plus Cartridge has received approval from the FBI National DNA Index System for use with qualifying forensic crime scene samples. This makes the RapidHIT ID System the first Rapid DNA workflow eligible to generate DNA profiles that can be searched against the national CODIS database network when FBI requirements are met. The approval enables law enforcement to potentially match evidentiary samples to suspects in hours rather than days or weeks, accelerating investigations while maintaining FBI quality standards, laboratory oversight, and accredited laboratory review. Connecticut investigators using Rapid DNA technology generated an investigative lead in approximately 90 minutes for evidence that traditionally required about 90 days to process. The workflow is intended for accredited forensic laboratories and does not replace traditional forensic DNA testing.
Thermo Fisher Scientific IncFBI approval enables CODIS searches, expanding market access for RapidHIT ID System.