Handbook of Forensic Services (pdf) - FBI
Handbook of Forensic Services (pdf) - FBI
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<strong>Handbook</strong> <strong>of</strong> Forens c Serv ces 2007<br />
mater al. Add t onally, the maternal nher tance <strong>of</strong><br />
mtDNA allows sc ent sts to compare a mtDNA<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>ile to reference samples from that person’s<br />
mother, brother(s), s ster(s), or any other<br />
maternally related nd v duals. All <strong>of</strong> these<br />
individuals have the same mtDNA pr<strong>of</strong>iles<br />
because all maternal relat ves nher t the r mtDNA<br />
from the r mother. Because mult ple nd v duals<br />
can have the same mtDNA type, unique identificat<br />
ons are not poss ble us ng mtDNA analys s.<br />
However, mtDNA performed by the DNA Analys s<br />
Un t II s an excellent techn que to use for<br />
obta n ng nformat on when nDNA analys s s not<br />
feas ble. Add t onally, the mtDNA-typ ng results<br />
related to m ss ng-person cases may be uploaded<br />
nto the CODIS database.<br />
Questions concerning nuclear DNA testing<br />
should be directed to 703-632-8446. Questions<br />
concerning mitochondrial DNA testing should<br />
be directed to 703-632-7572. Follow the<br />
ev dence subm ss on d rect ons, nclud ng<br />
Requesting Evidence Examinations and<br />
Packaging and Shipping Evidence.<br />
Case Acceptance Policy <strong>of</strong> the DNA<br />
Analysis Unit I<br />
ß<br />
The DNAUI accepts <strong>FBI</strong> cases for serolog cal<br />
and nDNA analys s. <strong>FBI</strong> cases are pr or t zed<br />
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