July 2000 Volume 2 Number
3
Quality Assurance Standards for
Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories and for Convicted Offender
DNA Databasing Laboratories
DNA Advisory Board
Preface
Throughout its deliberation concerning
these quality standards, the DNA Advisory Board recognized the
need for a mechanism to ensure compliance with the standards.
An underlying premise for these discussions was that accreditation
would be required to demonstrate compliance with the standards
and, therefore, ensure quality control and a quality program.
Accordingly, the Board recommends that forensic laboratories
performing DNA analysis seek such accreditation with all deliberate
speed. Additionally, the Board strongly encourages the accrediting
bodies to begin positioning themselves to accommodate the increasing
demand for accreditation.
Quality
Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories
Quality
Assurance Standards for Convicted Offender DNA Databasing Laboratories
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