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Ayelet Ido¹, Lina Kirshenbaum¹, Ortal Waiskopf²

¹DNA Expert, DNA and Biology Laboratory, Division of Identification and Forensic Science (DIFS), Israel Police, Jerusalem, Israel.

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|April 18, 2025

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Optimizing forensic DNA analysis for low template samples improves efficiency. New criteria for DNA concentration and degradation enhance success rates, reducing workload while preserving crucial evidence.

Keywords:

DNA concentration amplification threshold degradation index forensic DNA analysis lab workload low template DNA

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Area of Science:

Forensic Science
Molecular Biology
Genetics

Background:

Low template DNA (LTDNA) samples present significant processing challenges in forensic laboratories.
Efficiently analyzing LTDNA is crucial for maximizing the information obtained from limited biological evidence.

Purpose of the Study:

To optimize amplification criteria for low-quantity forensic DNA samples.
To establish thresholds for DNA concentration and degradation index to predict amplification success.

Main Methods:

Analysis of 155 real forensic case samples with DNA concentrations ranging from 5 to 14.3 pg/μL.
Utilized the PowerPlex® ESI 16 Fast System for DNA amplification.
Categorized samples based on DNA concentration, degradation index, and predicted success rate.

Main Results:

27% of analyzed low template DNA samples yielded informative DNA profiles.
Success rates were higher for samples with DNA concentrations >10 pg/μL and degradation index <3.
Established empirical thresholds for sample selection.

Conclusions:

Implementing optimized thresholds can reduce laboratory workload by 32%.
This approach retains 83% of informative profiles from low template DNA samples.
Balances comprehensive evidence processing with resource management in forensic settings.