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Principles of Forensic DNA for Officers of the Court

Equipment

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Laboratories depend on equipment to process samples and produce the final result. The laboratory should be able to show that the equipment is working correctly each time it is used. This is achieved through calibration and maintenance programs, which define the calibration processes and the schedule for their application.

three photos of different lab equipment
National Institute of Justice (NIJ) (see reuse policy).

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