Center for Human Identification
A globally recognized leader in forensic identification
The Center for Human Identification (CHI) is located on the campus of UNT Health Fort Worth and is accredited by ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) to the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories, AR 3125:2023 Accreditation Requirements for Forensic Testing and Calibration, and the FBI Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories. CHI has maintained QAS accreditation since 2002 and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation since 2004. The scope of accreditation is limited to the following activities: biological screening and DNA testing including autosomal STR, Y chromosome STR, mitochondrial DNA and SNP testing.
What We Do
- Perform forensic genetic and anthropological examinations for criminal casework and missing persons identification
- Manage local CODIS Operations
- Manage the Texas Missing Persons DNA Database
- Train students and professionals in various aspects of forensic genetics
- Improve forensic identification capabilities through innovative research
- Serve the State of Texas on various initiatives
Submit Forensic Cases and Samples
By submitting evidence to the Forensic or Missing Persons Unit for analysis, the customer has agreed to receive simplified reports.
CHI Simplified Reporting Statement
Family Reference Sample Paperwork
Direct Reference Sample Paperwork
Unidentified Human Remains Sample Paperwork
Unidentified Living Person Sample Paperwork
Forensic Evidence Submission Paperwork
Contact us
Location
UNT Health Center for Human Identification
CBH, 6th Floor
3400 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Phone and Fax
- Local: 817-735-0606
- Fax: 817-735-0553
- Toll-Free: 1-800-763-3147
- Toll-Free Fax: 1-800-221-3515