External DNA Audit Program

When you schedule an audit with NFSTC, you can be assured of a top quality audit team; complete, accurate and timely reports; and exceptional customer service.

To schedule an audit for your laboratory, download a DNA Audit Request form:

  DNA Audit Request Form (244.0 KiB, 146 hits)

Audit Features

• Use of the “Quality Assurance Standards for DNA Databasing Laboratories” and the “Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories” audit documents approved by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) beginning September 1, 2011.
  
• NFSTC Lead and Technical Auditors have successfully completed the FBI-sponsored DNA Auditor Training class.
  
• Technical Auditors are currently qualified DNA analysts, including participating in an approved proficiency testing program.
• Audit teams and audit duration scaled to meet laboratory staff size.
• Each audit is headed by a Lead Auditor who has considerable experience in auditing.
• Audit document checklist completed in compliance with NDIS requirements.
• Reports are reviewed for consistency in interpretation before issuance.
• Completed audit documents provided to the laboratory management upon completion of the NFSTC review process.
• Free of all charges to the audited laboratory.
• Laboratories are eligible to be scheduled for external DNA audits biennially.

Learn more about preparing for your audit.

For additional information about scheduling an audit, please contact assessment@nfstc.org.