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anal sample

Samples collected specifically from the anus using a cotton-tipped applicator (swab) or other type of collection device (e... Read More

anal venous congestion

Excessive blood within a part of the body—in this case, the anal area—resulting from a passive process that remains contained within the vasculature, due to obstruction of venous return... Read More

anal venous pooling

A form of congestion that is the accumulation of blood in the veins and capillaries of a dependent part of the body due to gravitational effects—in this case, the anal area... Read More

anal verge

Refers to the transitional area between nonkeratinized squamous epithelium of the distal anal canal and the keratinized, pigmented perianal skin... Read More

analgesics

A form or classification of drug that relieves pain (e... Read More

analysis

Pertaining to friction ridge identification, the first step of the ACE-V method... Read More

analyst

Forensic DNA Lab An employee or contract employee, that has successfully completed the laboratory's training requirements for casework sample analysis, passed a competency test, and has entered into a proficiency testing program according to these Standards... Read More

analytical documentation 

Forensic DNA Lab The documentation of procedures, standards, controls and instruments used, observations made, results of tests performed, charts, graphs, photos, and other documentation generated which are used to support the analyst's conclusions... Read More

analytical notes

A record of original observations that consists of any examination documentation created or used during laboratory testing; may include written notes, photography, measurement data, statistical analysis, digital scanning, and radiology... Read More

analytical procedure 

Forensic DNA Lab An orderly step-by-step process designed to ensure operational uniformity and to minimize analytical drift... Read More

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