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Standard for Training in Forensic DNA Isolation and Purification Methods
This document provides requirements to ensure proper training in the methods of DNA isolation and purification used within the trainee's forensic DNA laboratory.
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Standard for Internal Validation of Forensic DNA Analysis Methods
This document details the general requirements for performing an internal validation of all forensic DNA analysis methods within a forensic DNA laboratory.
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Standard for Forensic DNA Interpretation and Comparison Protocols
This document provides requirements for a laboratory's DNA interpretation and comparison protocol. A protocol is needed for any DNA testing methodology that includes data interpretation and/or comparison. The protocol should encompass all variables permitted in the technical...
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Standard for the Developmental and Internal Validation of Forensic Serological Methods
This standard provides requirements for developmental and internal validations of forensic serological methods to evaluate body fluids, stains, or residues related to forensic investigations. This standard does not address validation of forensic DNA analysis procedures.
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Standards for Training in Forensic Serological Methods
This standard provides the general requirements for a forensic serology training program to evaluate body fluids, stains, or residues related to forensic investigations. This standard does not address training in forensic DNA analysis procedures.
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Standard for Training in Forensic Short Tandem Repeat Typing Methods using Amplification,...
This standard provides the requirements of a forensic DNA laboratory's training program in forensic Short Tandem Repeat typing methods using amplification, DNA separation and allele detection.
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Standard for Stature Estimation in Forensic Anthropology
Stature is one of several biological parameters that can be estimated from skeletal remains or radiographic images of skeletal remains. This standard describes methods for estimating stature from skeletal elements when disarticulation has occurred, rendering measured cadaver leng...
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Best Practice Recommendation for Facial Approximation in Forensic Anthropology
This best practice recommendation sets forth guidance for facial approximation from skeletal remains. The production and assessment of facial approximations using skeletal remains represents a combination of varied methods of art and anatomical science that continue to evolve. Th...
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Postmortem Impression Recovery: Guidance and Best Practices for Disaster Victim...
This document provides guidance on, and highlights challenges associated with, obtaining postmortem prints from decedents and/or human remains in morgue operations associated with mass fatality disaster incidents.
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