1. Profille mapping DNA laboratories overlooking the forensic field and use of quality systems.
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Rover, T., Borges, R., Silva, D.A., and Carvalho, E.F.
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CRIME laboratories ,GENE mapping ,DNA analysis ,DNA fingerprinting ,PATERNITY testing - Abstract
The correct technical and scientific understanding as well as the quality control protocols for the DNA analysis has been important in legal decisions in the light of technological development in the last 20 years. This study aimed to map the quality in DNA laboratories to meet the standards used by these laboratories. A survey was conducted to identify laboratories that work in forensics and quality requirements used. The results on the responses of 34.7% of laboratories ( N = 72) point distribution of 44% of laboratories in the axis Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. The paternity testing and forensic analysis represent 72% of the purposes of the analysis of DNA in the country. For the assurance of the measurement results, the survey showed that 76% use internal control and reference materials. Regarding the participation in proficiency testing, relevant factor for the external control, 72% use such mechanism. As for the implementation of quality management systems, research shows that 20% have implanted system and 16% by implantation, with the standard ISO/IEC 17025 the reference to the forensic field. This survey concluded that DNA laboratories aimed at implementation of quality management systems to guarantee reliable and comparable measurement results nationally and internationally. In the search for these improvements and considering international guidelines, it is clear that the use of quality requirements are extremely important in order to harmonize procedures and allow to obtain reliable and comparable measurement results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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