DNA Identification in Mass Fatality Incidents
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- Message From the Director
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CHAPTER 1
Introduction -
CHAPTER 2
How DNA Is Used to Make Identifications -
CHAPTER 3
Before the Incident -
CHAPTER 4
Major Decisions- How important is DNA to the identification effort?
- Will every person or every fragment be identified?
- What is the minimum fragment size that will be identified?
- How difficult will it be to identify everyone?
- How long will the recovery effort last?
- Assuming funding, can the laboratory do the work?
- What is the funding source?
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CHAPTER 5
Managing Expectations -
CHAPTER 6
Project Management -
CHAPTER 7
Media Relations -
CHAPTER 8
Family Coordination and Liaison -
CHAPTER 9
Information Technology -
CHAPTER 10
Sample Tracking and Management -
CHAPTER 11
Sample Analysis -
CHAPTER 12
Statistical and Other Issues -
CHAPTER 13
Procurement and Vendor Management -
CHAPTER 14
Quality Control - SAMPLE FORMS
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APPENDIXES
- Appendix A: Recommendations of the KADAP to the OCME of New York City
- Appendix B: Sample Personal Items Submission Form
- Appendix C: Sample Family and/or Donor Reference Collection Form
- Appendix D: Sample Family Tree Form
- Appendix E: Guidelines for Reference Collection Kit Components and Oral Swab Collection Instructions
- Appendix F: Issues to Consider When Outsourcing Reference Samples
- Appendix G: Identifying Victims Using DNA: A Guide for Families
- Appendix H: Sample Analysis: An Overview
- Appendix I: Additional References on Statistical Issues in DNA Identification
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EXHIBITS
- Exhibit 1: Potential Sources of DNA Reference Samples
- Exhibit 2: Federal Agency Roles in Responding to a Mass Fatality Incident
- Exhibit 3: Key Variables in Assessing Laboratory Workload
- Exhibit 4: Estimated DNA Analysis Worksheet
- Exhibit 5: Laboratory Director’s Constituents
- Exhibit 6: Information Provided to the Public
- Exhibit 7: Major Project Functions
- Exhibit 8: Modified Daisy-Chain Workflow in a Decentralized Laboratory Structure
- Exhibit 9: Hub-and-Spoke Workflow in a Decentralized Laboratory Structure
- Exhibit 10: Project Manager Duties
- Exhibit 11: Organizations Involved in a Mass Fatality DNA Identification Response
- Exhibit 12: Staffing Requirements Over Time
- Exhibit 13: Relationship Between Laboratory and Victims' Families
- Exhibit 14: Information Technology in a DNA Laboratory
- Exhibit 15: Reconciling Case Numbers With Victims
- Exhibit 16: Additional Capabilities Requiring Laboratory Information Management System Support
- Exhibit 17: Searching Mass Fatality Data
- Exhibit 18: Integrating Processes in Multiple DNA Laboratories
- Exhibit 19: How the Event Is Treated
- Exhibit 20: Types of Samples from the World Trade Center Response
- Exhibit 21: DNA Profiles by Sample Type From the World Trade Center Response
