- 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 6 :: DNA Lab Report
Topic 1 :: Basic Elements of a Forensic DNA Laboratory Report
Formal Reports versus Case Folder and Other Supporting Documents (cont.)
- Laboratory logs or standard forms related to testing.
- Data in the form of strips, photographs, copies of autoradiographic film, electropherogram data, and so forth.
In addition to the information in the case file, documents that could be available from the laboratory related to the testing include—
- Equipment calibration and maintenance records.
- Analyst training and proficiency test records.
- Unexpected results and/or corrective action reports.
