- 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 3 :: The Significance of DNA Results as Evidence
Single Source
DNA from one contributor is commonly referred to as a single-source sample.
Single source profile could be derived from—
- A reference sample (victim or suspect).
- An elimination sample (first responders, EMT personnel, consensual sex partners, or anyone who might have had authorized access to the crime scene).
- A crime scene sample (bloodstain, chewed gum, cigarette butt).
