Methods employing Rapidrapid DNA devices (FSR-GUI-0015)
Automated rapid DNA systems can include portable devices that can produce STR DNA profile results in under 2 hours for a small number of samples per run.
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This document details requirements, covering the process from sample preparation to profile designation, for rapid DNA devices, that apply to the use of devices employed in:
- sampling suites (custody suites or offices)
- incidents (crime scene, mass disaster)
- part of the laboratory work flow
It covers the following sample types:
a. Buccal reference samples – these are good quality, high quantity DNA samples and not an irreplaceable sample.
b. Recovered biological samples (crime stains, casework) – these are sample types of variable composition, quality and quantity; some samples are irreplaceable. Samples may include blood, cigarette butts, trace/touch DNA, body fluids from sexual assaults, burnt tissue and bone.
You can view previous versions of this guidance on the National Archives.
Updates to this page
Published 1 April 2021
Last updated 2921 AugustJanuary 2023
2025
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Added a link to previous versions of this guidance.
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The enacting of the Forensic Science Act 2021 places guidance documents produced by the Regulator on a different footing from those produced under the non-statutory Codes of Practice and Conduct. Guidance documents issued under the provisions of section 9 of the Act will not set any requirements (instructions that shall be done) as all requirements must be in the Statutory Code of Practice.
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Update history
2025-01-21 13:36
Added a link to previous versions of this guidance.
2023-08-29 15:11
The enacting of the Forensic Science Act 2021 places guidance documents produced by the Regulator on a different footing from those produced under the non-statutory Codes of Practice and Conduct. Guidance documents issued under the provisions of section 9 of the Act will not set any requirements (instructions that shall be done) as all requirements must be in the Statutory Code of Practice.
Details
This document details requirements, covering the process from sample preparation to profile designation, for rapid DNA devices, that apply to the use of devices employed in:
- sampling suites (custody suites or offices)
- incidents (crime scene, mass disaster)
- part of the laboratory work flow
It covers the following sample types:
a. Buccal reference samples – these are good quality, high quantity DNA samples and not an irreplaceable sample.
b. Recovered biological samples (crime stains, casework) – these are sample types of variable composition, quality and quantity; some samples are irreplaceable. Samples may include blood, cigarette butts, trace/touch DNA, body fluids from sexual assaults, burnt tissue and bone.
You can view previous versions of this guidance on the National Archives.
Updates to this page
Published 1 April 2021
Last updated 2921 AugustJanuary 2023
2025
+ show all updates
-
Added a link to previous versions of this guidance.
-
The enacting of the Forensic Science Act 2021 places guidance documents produced by the Regulator on a different footing from those produced under the non-statutory Codes of Practice and Conduct. Guidance documents issued under the provisions of section 9 of the Act will not set any requirements (instructions that shall be done) as all requirements must be in the Statutory Code of Practice.
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Details
This document details requirements, covering the process from sample preparation to profile designation, for rapid DNA devices, that apply to the use of devices employed in:
- sampling suites (custody suites or offices)
- incidents (crime scene, mass disaster)
- part of the laboratory work flow
It covers the following sample types:
a. Buccal reference samples – these are good quality, high quantity DNA samples and not an irreplaceable sample.
b. Recovered biological samples (crime stains, casework) – these are sample types of variable composition, quality and quantity; some samples are irreplaceable. Samples may include blood, cigarette butts, trace/touch DNA, body fluids from sexual assaults, burnt tissue and bone.
You can view previous versions of this guidance on the National Archives.
Updates to this page
Published 1 April 2021Last updated
-
Added a link to previous versions of this guidance.
-
The enacting of the Forensic Science Act 2021 places guidance documents produced by the Regulator on a different footing from those produced under the non-statutory Codes of Practice and Conduct. Guidance documents issued under the provisions of section 9 of the Act will not set any requirements (instructions that shall be done) as all requirements must be in the Statutory Code of Practice.
Update history
2025-01-21 13:36
Added a link to previous versions of this guidance.
2023-08-29 15:11
The enacting of the Forensic Science Act 2021 places guidance documents produced by the Regulator on a different footing from those produced under the non-statutory Codes of Practice and Conduct. Guidance documents issued under the provisions of section 9 of the Act will not set any requirements (instructions that shall be done) as all requirements must be in the Statutory Code of Practice.