Request Pennsylvania State Police Forensic Testing

To provide investigative support to law enforcement agencies across the Commonwealth, regional laboratories are located in Bethlehem, Erie, Greensburg, Harrisburg, Media, and Pittston. Agencies requiring DNA analysis should contact the Forensic DNA Division in Greensburg.

Regular business hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tours of PSP labs are not available to the public.

Testing types and examples

• Biological
  • Body fluid identification
  • Bloodstain pattern analysis
  • DNA analysis
• Drug Chemistry
  • Controlled substances
  • Clandestine lab analysis
  • Alcohol beverage analysis
• Firearms
  • Tool marks
  • Serial number restoration
• Latent prints
  • Fingerprints
  • Impressions (footwear and tires)
• Questioned documents
• Toxicology
  • Blood alcohol analysis
  • Blood drug analysis
• Trace evidence
  • Paint
  • Fiber/textiles
  • Gunshot residue
  • Hair
  • Explosives
  • Fire debris
  • General physical and chemical analysis

Testing Accreditation

Most services available at BFS laboratories are accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB). Visit the ANAB site to search for specific programs and services.