Types of cases accepted

Criminal Cases such as Homicide, Sexual Assault, Robbery
DNA testing to determine the identification of suspect and/or victim(s) in criminal cases. DNA testing can provide compelling probative evidence that may help to either convict or exonerate those accused of a crime.

DNA testing can be used for identification of suspected missing person samples. A paternity or maternity test can be performed at the laboratory to provide an identity to the missing person and bring closure to their family.

No-Suspect Casework
Many crimes have no suspect. By performing DNA typing on these samples, the data can be entered into the Combined DNA Indexing System (CODIS) increasing the chances that criminals will be caught and convicted for the crimes they have committed.

Criminal Paternity Cases
Pregnancy resulting from sexual assault or statutory sexual assault can be DNA tested to identify the offender.

Deceased Individuals - Inheritance
We can determine kinship of a deceased individual for proof of parentage for Social Security death benefits, inheritance claims, or identification purposes.

Infidelity
We can rapidly screen to determine presence of semen or blood on various items followed by DNA on positives for identification purposes. Identification of the source of stains may be pivotal in determining the outcome of divorce proceedings.

Identification of Drug Testing Sample
BRT Laboratories, Inc. provides identification of unlabeled or mislabeled clinical and drug test samples using DNA tests. The DNA profile of the test sample is compared with a reference specimen, such as a newly collected buccal or blood specimen or another lab specimen.

Risk Management/Malpractice
Suspected contaminated or misidentified clinical samples can be DNA matched to donor/patients. Confirmation of sample identification can avoid misdiagnosis, unnecessary surgery following mislabeling or switching of biopsied tissue and possible litigation resulting from these errors.

Other Services Offered

Independent Case Review
DNA testing is a highly complex, multi-step process. We can assist attorneys with the interpretation of documents from a supeona, including case files and validations, as well as sample re-testing. These service options insure that a completely neutral conclusion is developed from the evidence data in every case.