Combined DNA Index System - Markers

Markers

CODIS identifies 13 markers, plus Amelogenin (AMEL) to determine sex:

  • CSF1PO
  • D3S1358
  • D5s818
  • D7s820
  • D8S1179
  • D13s317
  • D16s539
  • D18s51
  • D21s11
  • FGA
  • THO1
  • TPOX
  • vWA

These markers do not overlap with the ones commonly used for genealogical DNA testing. Some may be indicative of genetic diseases.

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