Enable Rapid DNA
for Casework
DNAConnect empowers law enforcement
while maintaining FBI’s quality assurance standards.
No obligation, see how DNAConnect could work for your team.
For Laboratory Directors
Control Quality and Accreditation
DNAConnect puts you in the driver’s seat with comprehensive oversight tools:
- Supports the required “A-swab, B-swab” workflow.
- Automates flagging of profiles for expert review with the “Reachback” feature
- Automatically captures quality, training,
and performance metrics. - Helps the laboratory manage data and system user access to ensure compliance with security, privacy and training requirements.
- Supports a multi-review process for Rapid DNA profiles including supporting a future enhancement for CODIS-eligibility review.
For Law Enforcement Partners
Rapid Results that Solve Crimes
Empower law enforcement to generate investigative leads while maintaining scientific standards:
- Get actionable DNA results in minutes instead of weeks or months
- Simplified “lights-out” mode designed for investigators in the field
- Reachback feature automatically sends flagged profiles for laboratory review
For Laboratory Staff
Streamlined Workflows that Save Time
Your team deserves tools that make their jobs easier, not harder:
- Automates evidence and chain of custody documentation
- Provides seamless integration between lab and law enforcement partners
- Reduces administrative burden through intelligent automation
- Enables remote review capabilities for flexible operations
Extend your accreditation scope to Rapid DNA partner agencies
QAS Section 19 Compliance Made Easy with DNAConnect
What is your lab’s plan for Rapid DNA implementation for Casework?
JULY 1, 2025: Effective date for FBI’s updated Quality Assurance Standards on Rapid DNA for casework, requiring labs to comply with Sections 18 and 19.
Data Security & Administration
- Secure data transfers, admin-controlled user access, and Active Directory/EntraID integration for user access management, ensuring strict access controls and compliance with security protocols.
Simplifies work for the Laboratory and the Rapid DNA Partner Agency
- Automates record management for training, competency testing and Rapid DNA instruments, reducing communication gaps and facilitating timely compliance.
Supports Training Requirements
- Credential tracking enables monitoring of personnel training. Enables tracking of instrument status, software versions, and consumables usage to support adherence to manufacturer recommendations and laboratory protocols.
Evidence Control & Chain of Custody
- Associates digital sample IDs with case records, supports file uploads of collection records, evidence images and metadata.
- Maintains sample traceability through barcoding and automated data transfer to reduce mix-ups and easily maintain Chain of Custody (COC).
Instrumentation Compliance
- Tracks instrument maintenance schedules, software versions, and consumables usage, ensuring adherence to manufacturer and lab requirements.
Case Documentation & Audit Readiness
- Enables tracking of sample history, detection of anomalies, and compliance verification for forensic laboratory accreditation audits.
“I work with a lot of different companies and your team are rockstars. You go above and beyond at every turn.”
— Forensic Science Manager, State Police
Ready for Mass Fatality Response
Beyond Casework: Be Ready with Out-of-the-Box Support for Mass Fatality Response Operations
DNAConnect seamlessly transitions from routine operations to use in an emergency response:
- Don’t scramble when disaster strikes: DNAConnect eliminates emergency IT approvals, rushed training, and setup delays.
- Supports both routine laboratory operations and mass fatality incident response with no additional infrastructure required.
- Advanced DNA Matching supports complex kinship, partial profiles and mixture searches for comprehensive identification capabilities.
See How DNAConnect Works
Bridging the Gap Between Forensic Laboratories and Law Enforcement
Ready for Mass Fatality Response
DNAConnect seamlessly transitions from routine operations to emergency response.
Purpose-Built Support
- Supports both routine laboratory operations and mass fatality incident response with no additional infrastructure required.
Advanced DNA Matching
- Supports complex kinship, partial profiles and mixtures for comprehensive identification capabilities.
Immediate Availability
- No learning curve for staff
- No additional infrastructure required when already deployed for casework
- No IT department approval needed
- Pre-configured user accounts.
- No additional acquisition costs
“You all are doing a FANTASTIC job with training! Everyone is going through so efficiently!”
— DoD Technical Leader
Complementary Laboratory Services
Operations Optimization
- Systematically address internally orexternally driven change
- Enhance laboratory capability and/or capacity while maintaining accreditation
- Our experts help you drive efficiency and effectiveness
ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation
- Expert guidance through the complex accreditation process for Rapid DNA implementation
- Customized readiness assessments tailored to your laboratory’s unique environment
- Ongoing quality assurance to ensure compliance with government requirements.
Laboratory Staffing Solutions
- Retain control: work takes place within your facility, unlike outsourcing
- Flexible staffing to support surges
- Reduce backlogs during technology transition periods and improve turnaround times
- Rigorous vetting ensures scientific expertise and cultural fit with your team: Try Before You Hire
Why Choose SNA as Your Complete Laboratory Partner?
Retention Rate
Over 22 Years
have advanced degrees
from the agencies
that rely on SNA
“This is a great framework to help us improve and be successful. We are so glad we hired you.”
— Deputy Assistant Director, FBI
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ADDRESS
SNA International, LLC
500 Montgomery St
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Alexandria, VA 22314
PHONE
703-370-1930
FAX
703-370-1931