Participants will assess their proficiency in the analysis of buccal samples by means of DNA profiling. Participants may report results for STR and YSTR analyses. Known saliva standards are available on a choice of substrates.

Choose between known saliva standards on FTA™ Indicating Micro Cards (Test 5840), Bode Buccal® DNA Collectors (Test 5841), or Swabs (Test 5842). This test can be paired with any test offered in the second half of the year; 5843, 5844, or 5845, to meet FBI QAS test frequency requirements.

Saliva standards provided are sourced from the same donors as those provided in tests 5841 and 5842, but differ from those that comprise the tests offered in the second half of the year; 5843, 5844, and 5845.

This test is included on CTS' Scope of Accreditation to ISO/IEC 17043.

Samples ship in February. Tests 5840, 5841, and 5842 are released at the same time and reporting aspects are combined.

Enrollment deadline: 1 November 2024