Rapid DNA Solutions for Crime Laboratories

The RapidHIT ID System supports timely DNA results for laboratory, booking, and field workflows.

DNA results in as little as 90 minutes—forensic laboratory, field, and booking rapid DNA identification with the RapidHIT ID DNA System

Built for the specialized missions of forensic laboratories, law enforcement agencies, medical examiner offices, and booking stations, this FBI NDIS approved Rapid DNA platform helps generate DNA results in as little as 90 minutes. In collaboration with forensic DNA laboratory partners, agencies can use RapidHIT ID to support time sensitive human identification, investigative lead development, and qualifying forensic database search workflows.

 

Triage samples sooner. Generate investigative leads earlier. Automatically enroll and search arrestee DNA profiles against national forensic databases while suspects are still in custody. For urgent human identification workflows, rapid DNA analysis can help identify unknown human remains, disaster victims, survivors, and missing persons when timely answers can guide next steps.

 

Your evidence doesn't wait. Now your DNA analysis doesn't have to either.

 

Arrestee testing: DNA results before suspects leave custody

See how the RapidHIT ID System processes and automatically enrolls and searches arrestees' DNA profiles directly to forensic databases, while the arrestee is in custody, with just one minute of hands-on time.

No batching. No backlog. No waiting days for results that can help change the outcome of an investigation.

Rapid DNA in the laboratory: Missouri's Rapid DNA Initiatives

How does a state laboratory go from early adopter to full rapid DNA program? Missouri State Highway Patrol's key leaders share the real story—the  challenges, breakthroughs, and the investigative impact of rapid DNA across labs and law enforcement statewide.

Rapid DNA in the field

When a medevac plane crashed near a crowded Philadelphia mall, PPD faced more than 500 pieces of scattered human remains and an unknown number of victims. 14 RapidHIT ID units,  four days, all victims were identified. Dr. Mike Garvey shares the operational story and a warning every forensic lab director should hear.

Rapid DNA workflows designed for forensic use, with faster time to insight

  • FBI NDIS-approved rapid DNA system 
  • Lab-quality forensic DNA profiles in as little as 90 minutes with 1 minute of hands-on time
  • Widely used chemistries generate results compatible with established DNA databases
  • Expert system capable software offers full control of DNA results with powerful sample matching, familial search, kinship, and staff elimination applications
  • Enables rapid processing and identifications of crime scene evidence, human remains, and family references—in the lab or in the field

Two cartridges. Every sample type. One automated workflow.

Self-contained sample cartridges transform a multicomponent protocol into a single, user-initiated task

  • RFID technology automatically initiates optimized run and analysis protocols and tracks consumable and run information. Standardized algorithms generate reproducible STR profiles within a closed system.
  • Single sample cartridges eliminate the need to batch samples, minimize storage and waste needs, and reduce per sample costs
  • Processed samples can be recovered from the sample cartridge, enabling retesting with the same system or traditional laboratory methods

Choose the cartridge for your application:

  • Applied Biosystems RapidHIT ID ACE GlobalFiler Express Sample Cartridge—optimized for reference samples including buccal swabs collected at the booking station
  • Applied Biosystems RapidINTEL Plus Sample Cartridge—optimized for crime scene samples including bloodstains, touch DNA, and other evidentiary materials

Centralized software for managing Rapid DNA workflows

From a single view, a system administrator can confirm status of all locations contributing DNA profiles to RapidLINK for forensic review, check the number of runs per day, and reorder cartridges before consumables run out. With the activation of RapidLINK applications, the trained forensic scientist can transform DNA results into rapid intelligence.

 

More than rapid results

RapidLINK Software integrates externally generated DNA profiles alongside RapidHIT ID instrument data, helping uncover additional connections across cases and databases.

Direct Match application

The matching process is on all the time, so you know immediately when there’s a match

RapidLINK Familial application

Search selected samples for familial matches within your RapidLINK database

RapidLINK Staff Elimination Database application

Automatic detection of contamination from staff and manufacturing employee profiles

RapidLINK Kinship Application

Verify family relationships from specific samples in your RapidLINK database

Did you know that the RapidLINK 2.0 software includes expert system flags and features?

Watch this video to learn more. 


Rapid DNA in the booking station

Every minute counts when a suspect is in custody. Learn how laboratories and agencies are collaborating to implement Rapid DNA at booking, ensuring every lawfully owed arrestee DNA is automatically enrolled and searched against unsolved cases.

Blood, sweat, and new leads: Empowering arrestee booking with rapid DNA

Read about how Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory partnered with East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office to implement the 1st US rapid DNA booking station.

Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory Rapid DNA Booking Program

See the now live Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory Rapid DNA Booking Program at East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office.

Rapid DNA Booking Station Implementation Considerations and Best Practices

Learn how to successfully harness the power of Rapid DNA in the booking station from two experts with years of experience advancing DNA databasing programs.


Rapid DNA at a crime scene for investigative leads

Every minute counts after a crime has been committed. Learn how Rapid DNA helps generate investigative leads and can be combined with other investigative tools at the front of an investigation to help resolve cases faster.

Webinar: Expanding your toolbox with rapid DNA

Join members of our R&D team as they pull back the curtain, sharing insights and details on next-generation Rapid DNA solutions.

Case Study: Conn. State Police build a rapid DNA investigative lead

Connecticut’s rapid DNA program generates investigative leads to help solve crimes faster and deter future crime.

Webinar: Breaking the cycle of crime with rapid investigative leads

Learn how Rapid DNA has transformed investigations and identifications in the state of Connecticut.


Rapid DNA in the field

Every minute counts when families are awaiting answers. Learn how Rapid DNA is being used in the field to identify victims and reunite families.

23 identifications in 24 hours

When a school bus fire in Thailand claimed 23 lives, forensic teams had hours, not weeks  to identify the victims and return them to their families. See how the Royal Thai Police deployed the RapidHIT ID System to complete identifications within 24 hours.

Rapid DNA Case Study: Combat human trafficking

Deploy rapid DNA across distributed field locations to support investigations and assess claimed familial relationships, with centralized system and data management. In one example, more than 40 instruments were deployed across 16 sites, enabling coordinated operations and timely results in human trafficking investigations.

Webinar: When families need answers—Rapid DNA for quick identification

Learn how Rapid DNA technology and interagency collaboration can help support timely human identification response after a mass casualty event, with insights from experts in law enforcement, forensic science, and anthropology.

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Technical resources and reference guides

* NDIS-approved for use by booking stations & accredited forensic DNA laboratories with known reference DNA samples and the RapidHIT ID ACE GlobalFiler Express Sample Cartridge.

For Forensics, Human Identification or Paternity/Kinship Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.