DNA Databasing

Unmatched DNA Databasing Support

Bode offers unmatched DNA databasing experience through 25 years of DNA databasing services for our clients.

• Experience: Bode has processed more than 2.5 million DNA databasing samples for our clients, more than any other private laboratory in the United States.

• Trusted: Bode has provided DNA databasing support for more than 30 clients in 26 states.

• High-throughput: Bode’s projects have ranged from 250 samples to as large as 280,000 samples. Typical reporting batch sizes have ranged from 200 to 6,000 samples per month with turnaround times ranging from 5 days to 45 days.

• Capacity Enhancement: Bode has demonstrated the capacity to test over 20,000 databasing samples per month and is currently processing between 8,000 -10,000 databasing samples per month.

• Sustained Impact: Bode has demonstrated capacity to test more than 200,000 samples per year. While backlogs are down across the country, Bode’s databasing team has still processed 75,000-130,000 samples per year over the past 5 years, with a minimum of 5,000 samples tested each month.

 Optimized Workflows and High-Success Rates

Through our experience, Bode has developed a highly automated and optimized procedure for processing Bode Buccal DNA Collectors, Treated Cards and Cotton swabs.  The automated process enables high throughput, fast turnaround time, and high-quality results. The high success rate saves money by avoiding the need for re-testing and re-collection.

Over the past 5 years Bode has obtained full CODIS-eligible DNA profiles from  >99.95% of samples submitted.

Reduced Turnaround

Bode offers expedited turnaround times for many of our DNA databasing projects.  We understand the need for expeditious testing, especially for arrestee sample collections. Bode offers programs with standard turnaround times from 5-days to 30-days.  We also offer rush testing and Rapid DNA analysis to for faster results if needed.

Cost Effective

Bode provides cost-effective processing through ongoing optimization of our internal processes.  Our laboratory strives for efficiency while maintaining quality through the use of automation and sample batching all the way through analysis and reporting.  Additionally, Bode delivers concise and customized data packages to streamline review for our clients. 

Most of Bode’s clients have chosen to outsource for more than ten years.  This includes efforts where agencies have chosen to outsource their entire databasing program rather than overflow or surge/ backlog efforts.  This is often because the expense of outsourcing can result in significant cost savings when comparing to performing testing in-house[1].