DNA profiling is a unique tool to identify individual. DNA of each person is unique exept identical twins. So it is helpful to individualize a person and to establish biological relationship. It is mostly used in forensic identification in rape, murder and other crimes. It is also used in identification of missing person at mass disaster and other accidents. Since 2005 the laboratory has been providing DNA analytical services to establish biological relationship in disrupted paternity, immigration, citizenship and other purposes. The case can be sent from court or any government or private agencies or individuals.

The laboratory is equipped with automated capillary system DNA Sequencer, gold plated PCR thermocycler, conventional electrophoresis system and other necessary basic equipments required for the technology. It is headed by qualified and experienced forensic experts and supported by well trained staffs. The laboraty uses highly confirmative, reliable and widely accepted PCR based STR DNA profiling technique. For this the laboratory is using AmpFISTER Identifier Amplification Kit. It includes 15 STR autosomal DNA markers and one amelogenin (sex marker). Probability of matching two different person with these markers is one in trillions.

The laboratory has been participating in GITAD/INPALM DNA Quality Control Exercise Programme since 2006.

One drop of blood will be collected on FTA Card from donor. For this each donor should appear themselves at the Laboratory. A form provided by laboratory should be filled along with a recent passport size photograph, ID card (citizen card or passport) and required fees.

Cases are charged Rs 8000.00 per person for DNA examination of fresh blood.

Result will be provided to concerned agency from where the case received. In private case it will be provided to concerned person only.

Future Programs

• DNA Profiling of forensic samples (stain of blood, semen etc).
• Y-STR DNA Profiling for male individual identification.
• Mitochondrial DNA profiling for identification of human remains (bones, teeth, hair etc).
• DNA typing from wild life materials
• Preparation of DNA Databases of different ethnic Nepalese Population.
• Establishment of DNA Databank.