The Agilent Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer will enable Forensic Science
Service Tasmania (FSST) to increase its capacity to analyse coronial toxicology
samples and undertake the expanding workload for drugs in drivers. The Applied
Biosystems Genetic Analyser and Thermal Cyclers will provide for increased
analytical capacity, enable enhanced separation of sensitive crime scene and
person samples, to ensure continuity of service, with timely results.
The Applied Biosystems Genetic Analyser and Thermal Cyclers are available only
from Biosciences Pty Ltd. This brand of equipment is installed in all State
Forensic Science laboratories. Use of the same brand of equipment and reagents
by State Forensic Laboratories assists in providing consistent information
which is important in the effective utilisation of a National Criminal
Identification DNA Database, interoperability is also available if required.