After completing Discovery, the user should know:

• That preparation of a discovery packet in response to a filed request is dependent on the court order.


• That a discovery request may include discovery pertaining to a lab, a university, or employer documents, including:
  • Accreditation documentation.
  • Conformance with discipline guidelines.
  • Accreditation requirements.
  • Available equipment.
  • Policies and procedures.
  • Protocols.
  • Quality assurance and quality control records for lab (e.g., calibration records for equipment, validation records for reagents, temperature logs).
  • Listing or explanation of requested documents not to be released by the lab.
  • Reference to a standard discovery request (e.g., CD, sample request).
• To confirm that all requisite documents have been provided to appropriate parties.


• To ensure that documents are current and complete.

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