DNA can be extracted from a variety of sources by BBL including but not limited to:

• whole blood
• buffy coat
• Oragene saliva kits.

Manual extraction of DNA from blood and blood products by a range of methods dependent on the age and type of sample.

Automated DNA extraction from Oragene saliva collection kits.

Automated quantification and normalisation of samples using fluorescence by picogreen.

A bespoke laboratory information management system (LIMS) ensures traceability of samples at all times.