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University of Nebraska Medical Center

Human DNA Identification Laboratory

Testing samples in laboratory
The Human DNA Identification Laboratory, which has provided forensic STR DNA-based testing since 1995, continues to be on the forefront of identity testing and offers next-generation sequencing testing for Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG), ancestry and phenotype analysis. The lab utilizes industry standard methods compliant with ANAB ISO/IEC 17025;2017 and the FBI Quality Assurance Standards to determine person(s) of origin in various biological samples. We also provide testing to resolve pathology samples (misidentification or samples that may contain two individuals) and verify tissue culture cell line identity for basic science researchers.

Services we offer

Contact information

Our hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Note: Specimens will not be accepted on weekends or holidays. Please mail specimens to:

University of Nebraska Medical Center
Jesse Cox, MD, PhD; ECI 6004, ZIP 5454
601 South Saddlecreek Road
Omaha, NE 68106

Payment options

Customers can pay by check, credit card, or bank transfer. Note: There is a 2.75% surcharge fee on credit card payments.

Questions?

Email Dr. Jesse Cox regarding patient tissue/body fluid misidentification cases. For all other inquiries, email Mellissa Helligso or call:

Office: 402-559-6289
Lab: 402-559-7220

For financial administration questions, email Shania McClure or call her at 402-559-9509.

Photomicrograph of unexpected tissue in a surgical pathology specimen

Tissue Provenance: Personalized Health Care Starts With Analyzing the Correct Person

An article by Drs. Jesse Cox and Allison Cushman-Vokoun detailing the lab's tissue provenance work was recently published by the College of American Pathologists.

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