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Microsatellites / STR / SSR / FLA

Architect or initiator?

Depending on your experience and current specifications we can either perform the analysis step or the whole Fragment Length Analysis (FLA) project for you.

3 different service packages for fragment length analysis (FLA) are available. Details are found in the additional tabs.

  • FLA - ready-to-load (RTL)
    We perform the capillary electrophoresis for you and deliver first class results for your downstream analysis.
  • FLA service
    You provide us with the PCR products and we take care of the subsequent fragment length analysis steps.
  • Full service genotyping project
    Get in contact with our experts and design your personal FLA project.

Advantages of outsourcing your FLA project

Highest accuracy
All instruments used for fragment length analysis fulfill the highest demands of a forensic DNA lab. Our laboratory equipment is thoroughly monitored and the working routines are carefully documented by our project managers

Expertise and success even with challenging samples
Outstanding scientists and a superior technical staff perform all DNA profiling and microsatellite analyses. Our expertise is known and relied upon by the justice system, police departments and many food and biotech companies.

Trusted reliability
10 years of experience and 180,000 DNA samples per year exemplify our strength in genotyping DNA markers and profiling STRs.

Flexible capacities and fast results
An extensive range of equipment and sophisticated software solutions ensures the fastest turnaround times for every genotyping request.

Quality Management
Our quality management is ISO 9001:2008 certified. The laboratory is accredited according to ISO 13485:2003 for forensic genetics and food authenticity.

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Are you ready?

Your fragments are fully prepared to perform the capillary electrophoresis (CE):

  • Accurate separation of fragments (100bp-550bp) by capillary electrophoresis (CE) on ABI 3130 XL sequencing machine under standard conditions
  • Results sent by email as FSA files (GeneMapper analysis software required)
  • Larger fragments on request

Possible matrix, filter sets and dye combinations:

  • FAM, NED, HEX and ROX* (ABI Standard Dye Set DS-30)
  • FAM, JOE or HEX, TAMRA and ILS600 (Promega ILS600) 
  • FAM, VIC, NED and ROX* (ABI Standard Dye Set DS-31)
  • FAM, JOE, NED and ROX* (ABI Standard Dye Set DS-32)
  • FAM, VIC, NED, PET and LIZ* (ABI Standard Dye Set DS-33)
  • FAM, Yakima Yellow, ATTO 550, ATTO 565 and ATTO 663* (Eurofins alternative dye set EF-01)

*the dyes ROX, LIZ and ATTO 663 are reserved for the size standard and should not be used for PCR product labeling

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You just do the PCR, we do the rest

Fragment length analysis service

  • Optimum dilution of PCR products and addition of loading dye and size standard
  • Accurate separation of the fragments by capillary electrophoresis on ABI 3130 XL sequencing machine
  • Comprehensive data analysis
  • Results sent by email as XLS and FSA files

Possible matrix, filter sets and dye combinations:

  • FAM, NED, HEX and ROX* (ABI Standard Dye Set DS-30)
  • FAM, JOE or HEX, TAMRA and ILS600 (Promega ILS600) 
  • FAM, VIC, NED and ROX* (ABI Standard Dye Set DS-31)
  • FAM, JOE, NED and ROX* (ABI Standard Dye Set DS-32)
  • FAM, VIC, NED, PET and LIZ* (ABI Standard Dye Set DS-33)
  • FAM, Yakima Yellow, ATTO 550, ATTO 565 and ATTO 663* (Eurofins alternative dye set EF-01)

*the dyes ROX, LIZ and ATTO 663 are reserved for the size standard and should not be used for PCR product labeling

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We carry out your complete project

Full service genotyping project

Plan your genotyping project with us and take advantage of our experience in DNA extraction, marker selection and assay design. We can assist you in every stage of your project:

  • Literature and database search
  • Expert advice on typing strategy and primer design
  • Validation of variable regions
  • Marker selection, assay design and primer synthesis
  • DNA extraction and amplification
  • Singleplex or multiplex PCR
  • Evaluation and documentation of results

Possible matrix, filter sets and dye combinations:

  • FAM, NED, HEX and ROX* (ABI Standard Dye Set DS-30)
  • FAM, JOE or HEX, TAMRA and ILS600 (Promega ILS600) 
  • FAM, VIC, NED and ROX* (ABI Standard Dye Set DS-31)
  • FAM, JOE, NED and ROX* (ABI Standard Dye Set DS-32)
  • FAM, VIC, NED, PET and LIZ* (ABI Standard Dye Set DS-33)
  • FAM, Yakima Yellow, ATTO 550, ATTO 565 and ATTO 663* (Eurofins alternative dye set EF-01)

*the dyes ROX, LIZ and ATTO 663 are reserved for the size standard and should not be used for PCR product labeling

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