Forensic identification of DNA evidence has shown tremendous potential in solving crimes and exonerating persons wrongly charged of crimes. However, the inability of the forensic laboratories to process samples in a consistent and timely manner has hindered the use of DNA as a crime-fighting tool. Currently, there is a significant backlog of casework samples caused by a massive demand for DNA analyses. A major contributor to this backlog is the lack of automated laboratory equipment. Product Details The Forensic Workstation delivers: Flexibility - handles magnetic particle or filtration-based protocols for blood, buccal swab and other samples processed for either large database or small casework samples. Rapid throughput - 96 forensic DNA samples less than 2 hours, a 10 fold increase in throughput when compared to manual processing. Sample tracking - automated recording and sample data documentation with a choice of bar code read options. Safe sample handling - automation minimizes user contact. No cross-contamination - Disposable Filter Tip Option prevents sample carryover. User-Friendly Software - ready-to-go WinPREP protocols. Database Archiving - automated FTA filter spotting with positive sample & labware identification.