Forensic DNA Lab

Occurs when any of the following criteria are applicable:

1. the originating laboratory will use any samples, extracts, or any materials from the vendor laboratory for the purposes of forensic testing (i.e., a vendor laboratory prepares an extract that will be analyzed by the originating laboratory);
2. the originating laboratory will interpret the data generated by the vendor laboratory;
3. the originating laboratory will issue a report on the results of the analysis; or
4. the originating laboratory will enter or search a DNA profile in CODIS from data generated by the vendor laboratory.

(QA Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories)