How long does TrueAllele® DNA interpretation take? Can I rush it?
Short answer
Typical turnaround time for all casework services (including the free screening) is 3 weeks. Expedited service is available for a fee.
For homicide deadlines, start with a Free TrueAllele Screening so we can quickly let you know if the DNA data has useful information for your case.
What to do next
- Request the required electronic DNA data files (.fsa or .hid) for your case items from your lab.
- Submit a Free TrueAllele Screening inquiry.
- If there is a hard deadline, ask about expedited services (paid rush).
What to send
- Please do not send biological evidence. The screening uses the lab’s autosomal STR electronic DNA data files (.fsa or .hid).
Please submit:
- For key evidence items, the lab’s electronic data (.fsa or .hid files)
- For reference profiles (victim/elimination/POI), either allele lists or electronic data files
- Allelic ladder files for any electronic data
- Lab reports or other case documents
- Item ID list (which swabs/items the files belong to)
- A case submission form with case specific information and questions (e.g., compare to POI, interpret the too complex mixture, compare items, etc.)
- Include deadlines or rush service requests
For more information on what to request from the lab, see the Sending Cases for TrueAllele Processing page.
What you receive
- A basic answer about the DNA information in your data, along with the next steps.
Common pitfalls
- Waiting until the last minute to request the electronic DNA data files from the lab.
Ready to Submit?
Tell us about your case. We’ll review it and tell you if we can get more information from the DNA data.
Free Screening
We don’t retest physical evidence items. We interpret the electronic DNA data a lab already generated.