GE Australia DNAscan DNA analyser technology

The DNAscan, launched by GE’s Life Sciences, is DNA identification scanner and analyser technology. About the size of a printer, it uses a process called microfluidics whereby the scanner analyses a DNA sample and provides results in less than 85 minutes.

Designed for police departments, national security agencies, immigration and the military, the rapid DNA analysis system is fully operator independent with all reagents and materials preloaded into one self-contained, single-use BioChipSet cassette.

Onboard security maintains data privacy and tracks chain of custody, ensuring the portable device can be securely transported to aid emergency services in the field.

The DNAscan has potential benefits for law enforcement as well as emergency response agencies for human identification.