New Simplified Sperm Identification Technology Dramatically Speeds Assault Evidence Results
Independent Forensics, DNA Testing & Technologies, to offer a new sperm detection system, which positively identifies human sperm in sexual assault evidence.
Hillside, IL – Independent Forensics a DNA testing and technology company announced today that it has released the SPERM HY-LITER™ identification system, which permits dramatically faster, simpler and more efficient sperm identification for crime laboratories.
SPERM HY-LITER™ enables forensic laboratories to accurately, quickly, and precisely identify sperm in sexual assault cases. This new technology meets laboratory audit standards for evidence preservation and directly addresses the backlog of untested rape cases.
Standard staining techniques, such as KPIC (Christmas Tree stain) or H & E, used for locating and determining the presence of sperm in sexual assault evidence, are not specific for sperm and rely on morphology for identification. Using SPERM HY-LITER™ only human sperm are identified and sperm hidden by debris or cellular material, which is often the case from forensic samples, are easily visualized.
SPERM HY-LITER™ employs a unique method to fluorescently label human sperm from sexual assault evidence. The new technology can easily be incorporated into current forensic laboratory practice.
Combined with its Rapid Stain Identification™ test for human semen (RSID™-Semen), crime laboratories now have an effective system to identify which samples will yield a DNA profile of the rapist.
Jack Keehma, CEO of Independent Forensics believes, this revolutionary new approach and technology will greatly impact sexual assault analysis and change the way sexual assault evidence is screened and handled, by the crime laboratory
“It was well understood that the previous methods used were 30 to 50 years old and did not offer the specificity that is now demanded and required by the forensic community,” said Dr. Karl Reich, Chief Scientific Officer.
For more information about the SPERM HY-LITER™ or Rapid Stain IDentification™ system including requisite equipment and training contact Independent Forensics DNA Testing & Technologies at 866-434-2400 or www.ifi-test.com.
Independent Forensics, DNA Testing & Technologies, is a full service DNA testing facility, which is nationally accredited for forensic, paternity and immigration testing. Under contract with the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Independent Forensics developed the first Rapid Stain Identification testing for Semen, Blood, Urine and Saliva specifically for the crime laboratory.
About Independent Forensics
Founded in 2002 and located in Hillside, Illinois; Independent Forensics sells and distributes its Rapid Stain Identification™ kits to crime laboratories in the U.S. and around the world. As a fully accredited forensic laboratory they provide forensic analysis and expert witness services to both the prosecution and the defense.
Through its Paternity Test US web site www.paternitytestus.com and its DNA Laboratory affiliate testing program, Independent Forensics processes both immigration and paternity testing for over 250 locations within the United States and Canada.
May 8, 2007
McCrone Microscopes & Accessories, internationally recognized as a world leader in microanalysis and the nation's Premier Microscopy Resource, announced today that it has jointly teamed with IFI DNA Testing & Technologies to offer the SPERM HY-LITER™ PACKAGE, a new sperm identification and imaging system which permits dramatically faster, simpler, and more efficient sperm identification for crime laboratories.
February 21, 2007
Independent Forensics attends the 59th annual AAFS meeting in San Antonio
January 9, 2007
Independent Forensics is featured in January's Evidence Technology Magazine
October 9, 2006
Brett Schweers, PhD presents
RSID™-Blood at the 17th Symposium on Human Identification.
August 1, 2006
IFI's Urine Evidence Testing featured in the August issue of Law Enforcement Magazine <more>
June 26, 2006
How Independent Forensics is Quietly Revolutionizing the Entire Field of Forensics and DNA Testing <more>
May 31, 2006
Dr. Karl Reich, Marc Klibanow and Dr. Rachel Schweers attended the FDA/FCHR Collaborative Meeting
regarding
CCR5 testing in Washington, D.C. <more>
May 31, 2006
IFI’s Basepair is offering host genetic testing for Chemokine (C-C Motif) Receptor 5 (CCR5). Recent research has shown that normal genetic variations in CCR5 play an important role in HIV infection and disease progression. BasePair’s CCR5 Haplotype Testing Service will identify your medically relevant CCR5 genetic and determine your individual genetic predisposition to HIV-1 disease progression.
Several leading pharmaceutical companies are working to develop a new class of anti-HIV drugs: entry inhibitors that specifically target the interaction of CCR5 and HIV, for more information see: www.aidsmeds.com/EIs.htm.
To HIV-1 Patients: Arming yourself with the knowledge of your CCR5 genetics will give you a better understanding of how your body tolerates the virus. Knowing your genetic variations and the role they play in HIV-1 disease progression is vital to your disease management and treatment regimen.
To Clinicians: Knowledge of your HIV patients’ CCR5 haplotype will enable a better understanding of their genetic predisposition to HIV pathogenesis and how they will respond to anti-viral treatments, including, but not limited to, CCR5 antagonists.
Together, patients and clinicians can achieve superior patient care and HIV-1 disease management through knowledge of CCR5 Haplotypes.
HIV-1 disease management through knowledge of CCR5 Haplotypes.
April 6, 2006
Dr. Karl Reich is interviewed on Nancy Grace <more>
April 1, 2006
Independent forensics has recently moved to a larger facility in order to better serve our forensic and paternity clients. Additional instrumentation and staff have also been added: IFI welcomes these new additions to the laboratory and will continue to provide industry leading technology and service to all our clients.
April 1, 2006
Discover Magazine interviews Dr. Karl Reich about paternity testing <more>
March 20, 2006
Dr. Karl Reich and Jack Keehma were interviewed on WBBM 780 covering RSID™-Saliva and Semen <more>
March 13, 2006
Chicago Tribune's Business Section covers IFI's RSID™-Semen <more>
March 6, 2006
IFI releases the first confirmatory Semen Test: RSID™-SEMEN <more>
March 20, 2006
COO Jack Keehma and CSO Dr. Karl Reich featured live on WBBM 780 covering RSID™-Saliva and Semen. (quicktime format)
March 13, 2006
Chicago Tribune columnist Jon Van writes about Independent Forensics in his column "Test Time". Visit the Chicago Tribune web site (registration required).
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March 13, 2006
Independent Forensics Saliva Identification Kit Promises to Revolutionize Crime Scene and Rape Kit Analysis
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March 6, 2006
Independent Forensics Releases United State's First Virtually Foolproof Semen Testing Kit Download the Press Release in MS Word
March 6, 2006
Independent Forensics Releases United States’ First Confirmatory Semen Testing Kit. Download the Press Release in MS Word
February 17, 2006
IFI is presenting Rapid Stain Identification Testing at the AAFS 58th Annual Scientific Meeting in Seattle February 20-25, 2006. Visit us at booth #328. View the RSID™-Semen flyer.
January 18, 2006
IFI Launches RSID™-SALIVA Saliva purchasing, validation studies and documentation are now available.
November 11, 2005
Independent Forensics announces new Rapid Stain Identification (RSID)™ series of tests by providing forensic laboratories with fast, easy, and reliable detection of human saliva, semen, urine, and blood before samples are processed for STR analysis.
August 25, 2005
IFI's paternity lab Paternity Test US is featured on Chicago's Urban Rap and Hip Hop Station, Power 92.3 with live Q/A calls with COO Jack Keehma.
February 17, 2005
Independent Forensics creates new at home Child DNA Kit to help parents create, retrieve, and manage your child's unique digital fingerprint.
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