Quaternary Scientific (QUEST) Forensic Services

We currently offer a range of technical services and consultancy casework.

Isotopic Analysis

Analysis of a range of isotopes occurring in soils, sediments, human hair and bone. Applications include the identification of pertinent geographical locations and the determination of post mortem interval.

Pollen Analysis

Crime scene and post mortem attandance to collect pollen evidence. Sample preparation, assessment of potential, full analysis, interpretation, reports and statements.

Pollen Analysis

Sample preparation, analysis, interpretation, reports and statements.

Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry

Elemental analysis of metals in solution (mg/l concentrations). Suitable for a wide range of sample types – sediments, organics, liquids. Applications include the characterisation of soils and sediments (associative trace evidence) to assist in the identification of pertinent geographical locations.

Geophysics

Study of solid and drift geology by quantitative physical methods to remotely sense underground anomalies e.g. clandestine grave sites.

GIS

Data presentation and compilation, computer generated mapping, visualisations.

Forensic Anthropology ( Human Skeletal Remains)

Analysis / interpretation of articulated and disarticulated material.

CP-OES

Measurement of a range of over 40 elements in solution at µg/l concentrations. Suitable for a wide range of sample types – sediments, organics, liquids. Applications include the characterisation of soils and sediments (associative trace evidence) to assist in the identification of pertinent geographical locations.