Quantitative PCR of Alu Repeats Using PowerUp™ SYBR Green Master Mix.

Quantitative PCR is one of the fundamental steps performed when processing routine casework in a forensic laboratory. Quantitative PCR of Alu repeats using a SYBR Green master mix can produce calculated estimates of how much DNA was extracted from a sample. This process offers more efficiency, human specificity, and can be performed faster than other outdated quantification methods, such as slot blot or yield gel.