ForenSeq Kintelligence Kit, MiSeq FGx Sequencing, and Universal Analysis Software Internal Validation

Keywords: Kintelligence, Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP), Massively Parallel Sequencing (MPS), Forensic genetic genealogy (FGG)
Laboratory: Signature Science, LLC – Center for Advanced Genomics
Discipline: Biology/Serology
Contact Name: Michelle Peck
Email: mpeck@nullsignaturescience.com
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Web link: https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.10.28.514056v1%20

NYC OCME Internal Validation of STRmixTM v2.7 for Fusion 5C/3500xL Data – STRmixTM Parameters

Keywords: STRmix, Fusion 5C/3500XL
Laboratory: New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Discipline: Biology/Serology
Contact Name: Timothy D. Kupferschmid
Email: tkupferschmid@nullocme.nyc.gov
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Web link: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/ocme/downloads/pdf/strmix_v2_7_parameters.pdf

Estimation of STRmix parameters for OCME New York Laboratory

Keywords: STRmix
Laboratory: New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Discipline: Biology/Serology
Contact Name: Timothy D. Kupferschmid
Email: tkupferschmid@nullocme.nyc.gov
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Web link: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/ocme/downloads/pdf/strmix_parameters.pdf

Internal Validation of STRmix V2.4 for Fusion

Keywords: STRmix
Laboratory: New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Discipline: Biology/Serology
Contact Name: Timothy D. Kupferschmid
Email: tkupferschmid@nullocme.nyc.gov
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Web link: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/ocme/downloads/pdf/STRmix-V2-4-Fusion-5C-Validation%20Summary.pdf

Internal Validation of GeneMarker HID software

Keywords: GeneMarker, HID
Laboratory: New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Discipline: Biology/Serology
Contact Name: Timothy D. Kupferschmid
Email: tkupferschmid@nullocme.nyc.gov
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Web link: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/ocme/downloads/pdf/GeneMarker-HID-Validation-Summary.pdf

PowerPlex® Fusion System Amplification Kit on the Applied Biosystems 3130xl Genetic Analyzer using GeneMarker HID v. 2.8.2 Analysis Software Validation Report

Keywords: PowerPlex Fusion, 3130xL
Laboratory: New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Discipline: Biology/Serology
Contact Name: Timothy D. Kupferschmid
Email: tkupferschmid@nullocme.nyc.gov
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Web link: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/ocme/downloads/pdf/Fusion-Validation-Summary.pdf

Internal Validation of STRmix™ v2.7 for Fusion 5C/3500xL Data

Keywords: STRmix, Fusion 5C/3500xL
Laboratory: New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Discipline: Biology/Serology
Contact Name: Timothy D. Kupferschmid
Email: tkupferschmid@nullocme.nyc.gov
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Web link: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/ocme/downloads/pdf/internal_validation_strmix_2_7.pdf

Multi-drug Screen in Blood and Urine by LC/MS/MS Using SLE+ Extraction Plates

Keywords: Toxicology, Multi-Drug, LC/MS/MS
Laboratory: Idaho State Police Forensic Services
Discipline: Toxicology
Contact Name: Matthew Gamette
Email: matthew.gamette@nullisp.idaho.gov
File link: https://www.ascld.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/13/Validation-Summary-MDS-APPROVED.pdf
Web link: https://isp.idaho.gov/forensics/validation/

Multi-drug and Cannabinoids Screen in Blood and Urine by LC/Q-TOF Using SLE+ Extraction Plates

Keywords: Toxicology, LC/Q-TOF, Multi-Drug, Cannabinoids
Laboratory: Idaho State Police Forensic Services
Discipline: Toxicology
Contact Name: Matthew Gamette
Email: matthew.gamette@nullisp.idaho.gov
File link: https://www.ascld.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/13/Final-Validation-Summary-QTOF-MDS-APPROVED.pdf, https://www.ascld.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/13/Final-Validation-Summary-QTOF-Cannabinoids-APPROVED.pdf
Web link: https://isp.idaho.gov/forensics/validation/

Antiepileptics / Acidic Drug Confirmation and Quantitation by LCMSMS

Keywords: antiepileptics, acidic drugs, LCMSMS
Laboratory: Montgomery County Coroner’s Office / Miami Valley Regional Crime Laboratory
Discipline: Toxicology
Contact Name: Matthew Juhascik
Email: juhascikm@nullmcohio.org
File link: https://www.ascld.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/13/AEA-by-LCMSMS-Summary-of-Validation-7482-1-1.pdf
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Hemp analysis by LCMSMS

Keywords: hemp, marijuana, total THC, LCMSMS
Laboratory: Montgomery County Coroner’s Office / Miami Valley Regional Crime Laboratory
Discipline: Seized Drugs
Contact Name: Matthew Juhascik
Email: juhascikm@nullmcohio.org
File link: https://www.ascld.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/13/Hemp-THC-and-THCA-by-LCMSMS-Summary-of-Validation-7489-1.pdf
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Antiepileptics / Acidic Drug Confirmation and Quantitation by LCMSMS

Keywords: antiepileptics, acidic drugs, LCMSMS
Laboratory: Montgomery County Coroner’s Office / Miami Valley Regional Crime Laboratory
Discipline: Toxicology
Contact Name: Matthew Juhascik
Email: juhascikm@nullmcohio.org
File link: https://www.ascld.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/13/AEA-by-LCMSMS-Summary-of-Validation-7482-1.pdf
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Drug-Facilitated Crime Analysis by LCMSMS

Keywords: drug-facilitated, sexual assault, LCMSMS, solid-phase extraction
Laboratory: Montgomery County Coroner’s Office / Miami Valley Regional Crime Laboratory
Discipline: Toxicology
Contact Name: Matthew Juhascik
Email: juhascikm@nullmcohio.org
File link: https://www.ascld.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/13/DFC-Validation-Summary-7487-1.pdf
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THC related compounds by LCMSMS

Keywords: THC, delta 8, LCMSMS, solid-phase extraction
Laboratory: Montgomery County Coroner’s Office / Miami Valley Regional Crime Laboratory
Discipline: Toxicology
Contact Name: Matthew Juhascik
Email: juhascikm@nullmcohio.org
File link: https://www.ascld.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/13/THCPlus-by-LCMSMS-Summary-of-Validation-7494-1.pdf
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Benzodiazepines by LCMSMS

Keywords: Benzodiazepines, LCMSMS, solid-phase extraction
Laboratory: Montgomery County Coroner’s Office / Miami Valley Regional Crime Laboratory
Discipline: Toxicology
Contact Name: Matthew Juhascik
Email: juhascikm@nullmcohio.org
File link: https://www.ascld.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/13/Benzo-by-LCMSMS-Summary-of-Validation-7486-1.pdf
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ProFlex Thermalcycler Validation with GlobalFiler

Keywords: ProFlex, PCR, Thermalcycler, Globalfiler, Yfiler
Laboratory: Colorado Bureau of Investigation
Discipline: Biology/Serology
Contact Name: Jennifer Malone, DNA Technical Leader
Email: jennifer.malone@nullstate.co.us
File link: https://www.ascld.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/13/2021-Casework-ProFlex-Thermal-Cycler-Validation-59019-1.pdf
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STRmix Validation with GlobalFiler and 3500 CE

Keywords: STRmix, Globalfiler, probabilistic genotyping
Laboratory: Colorado Bureau of Investigation
Discipline: Biology/Serology
Contact Name: Jennifer Malone, DNA Technical Leader
Email: jennifer.malone@nullstate.co.us
File link: https://www.ascld.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/13/2018-STRmix-Validation_FINAL-38656-1.pdf
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A Quantum Leap in the Development of Quadratic External Calibration Models by EZSTATSG2, an Innovative Tool for ANSI/ASB Standard 036 Method Validation Using Microsoft Excel

Keywords: Method Validation, EZSTATSG2, ANSI/ASB Standard 036, ANOVA, Quadratic Calibration
Laboratory: Cuyahoga County Regional Forensic Science Laboratory at the Medical Examiner’s Office, Toxicology Department
Discipline: Toxicology
Contact Name: Szabolcs Sofalvi
Email: ssofalvi@nullcuyahogacounty.us
File link: https://www.ascld.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/13/Preprint-AOV-EZSTATSG2-v20.pdf
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ArmedXpert Validation

Keywords: RMP, Random Match Probability
Laboratory: Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Discipline: Biology/Serology
Contact Name: Steven Wiechman
Email: Steven.Wiechman@nullohioattorneygeneral.gov
File link: https://www.ascld.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/13/Ohio-BCI-ArmedXpert-Validation-12222020-signed.pdf
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Lumicyano Validation

Keywords: lumicyano, validation, fume, fuming, ardrox, super, glue, DNA, swabbing, methanol
Laboratory: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Scientific Investigations Division
Discipline: Latent Prints
Contact Name: Kirk Garrison
Email: kgarrison@nullsbcsd.org
File link: https://www.ascld.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/13/Scanned-Full-Study.pdf
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Implementing Hematoxylin into Casework at the North Carolina State Crime Laboratory

Keywords: hematoxylin, hair, root, stain, DNA
Laboratory: North Carolina State Crime Laboratory
Discipline: Trace Chemistry
Contact Name: Vanessa Martinucci
Email: vmartinucci@nullncdoj.gov
File link: https://www.ascld.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/13/Hematoxylin-North-Carolina.pdf
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Yfiler Plus Validations

Keywords: Yfiler Plus, DNA,
Laboratory: MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Forensic Science Services
Discipline: Biology/Serology
Contact Name: Kris Deters
Email: kristine.deters@nullstate.mn.us
File link: https://www.ascld.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/13/Biology-17-015-V.pdf
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Revised GRIM3 Validation

Keywords: GRIM, glass, refractive index, wavelength
Laboratory: MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Forensic Science Services
Discipline: Trace Chemistry
Contact Name: Patric Warrick
Email: patrick.warrick@nullstate.mn.us
File link: https://www.ascld.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/13/Trace-15-001-V.pdf
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Confirmation of designer benzodiazepines in urine and blood on the 4500 QTrap LC-MS/MS system

Keywords: designer benzodiazepines, 4500 QTrap, NPS benzodiazepine
Laboratory: MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Forensic Science Services
Discipline: Toxicology
Contact Name: Brent Nelson
Email: brent.nelson@nullstate.mn.us
File link: https://www.ascld.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/13/Toxicology-20-005-V.pdf
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Validation of the Thermo Fisher Gemini Handheld FT-IR & Raman Spectrometer

Keywords: Raman Spectrometer, controlled substances, packaging
Laboratory: MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Forensic Science Services
Discipline: Seized Drugs
Contact Name: Violet Stephens
Email: violet.stephens@nullstate.mn.us
File link: https://www.ascld.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/13/Drug-Chemistry-18-002-V.pdf
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Validation of Microcrystal Tests for the Testing of Suspected Controlled Substances

Keywords: microcrystal, controlled substances, crystals,
Laboratory: MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Forensic Science Services
Discipline: Seized Drugs
Contact Name: Violet Stephens, Eric Grunwald
Email: violet.stephens@nullstate.mn.us
File link: https://www.ascld.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/13/Drug-Chemistry-15-019-V.pdf
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Hair and Fiber Cross Contamination Prevention Study

Keywords: hair, fiber, tapelift, contamination, collection
Laboratory: Georgia Bureau of Investigation-Decatur
Discipline: Trace Chemistry
Contact Name: Tammy Jergovich
Email: tammy.jergovich@nullgbi.ga.gov
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Summary of Complex Mixture Evaluations

Keywords: DNA, Mixture, Complex
Laboratory: Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division
Discipline: Biology/Serology
Contact Name: Dan Katz
Email: daniel.katz@nullmaryland.gov
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Use of Mixture Deconvolution for the Purpose of Sole Source Match Statistics

Keywords: DNA, Mixture, Deconvolution
Laboratory: Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division
Discipline: Biology/Serology
Contact Name: Dan Katz
Email: daniel.katz@nullmaryland.gov
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Validation of the ISFG Mixture Analysis Recommendations

Keywords: DNA, Mixtures, ISFG
Laboratory: Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division
Discipline: Biology/Serology
Contact Name: Dan Katz
Email: daniel.katz@nullmaryland.gov
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ELISA Fentanyl Validation Report

Keywords: Fentanyl, ELISA
Laboratory: Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Crime Laboratory
Discipline: Toxicology
Contact Name: Tate Yeatman
Email: yeatmand@nullpbso.org
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Validation Report For Quantitation and/or Qualitative Identification of Benzodiazepines, Opioids, and Select Hypnotics by LC-MSMS

Keywords: LC-MSMS, Opioids, Benzodiazepines
Laboratory: Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
Discipline: Toxicology
Contact Name: Tate Yeatman
Email: yeatmand@nullpbso.org
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Seratec PSA Semiquant Test

Keywords: PSA, Seratec
Laboratory: Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences
Discipline: Biology/Serology
Contact Name: Roger Kahn
Email: roger.kahn@nullifs.hctx.net
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AmpFlSTR® Identifiler® Plus PCR Amplification Kit

Keywords: Identifiler Plus, PCR, Amplification, Kit
Laboratory: Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences
Discipline: Biology/Serology
Contact Name: Roger Kahn
Email: roger.kahn@nullifs.hctx.net
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