- 01 Introduction
- 02 Biology of DNA
- 03 Practical Issues Specific to DNA Evidence
- 04 Introduction to the Forensic DNA Laboratory
- 05 Assuring Quality in DNA Testing
- 06 Understanding a Forensic DNA Lab Report
- 07 Statistics and Population Genetics
- 08 Mitochondrial DNA & Y-STR Analysis
- 09 Forensic DNA Databases
- 10 Collection of DNA Evidence from Suspects and Arrestees
- 11 Pretrial DNA Evidence Issues
- 12 Victim Issues
- 13 Trial Presentation
- 14 Postconviction DNA Cases
- 15 Emerging Trends
Principles of Forensic DNA
for Officers of the Court
for Officers of the Court
Module 5 :: Assuring Quality
Topic 2 :: Best Practice Standards in the Forensic DNA Laboratory
The National Quality Assurance Standards (QAS) (cont.)
The QAS provide comprehensive coverage of significant factors, namely:
- Definitions
- Organization and Management
- Facilities
- Validation
- Equipment Calibration and Management Review (click here to see Module 5, Topic 1, for more information on equipment)
- Corrective Action
- Subcontractors
- Safety
- Quality Assurance Program
- Personnel
- Evidence Control
- Analytical Procedures
- Reports
- Proficency Testing
- Audits
