Regulation .09 Test Reports — General.
Regulation .09 Test Reports — General.LinkCopy Citation
A.
A licensee shall ensure that a test report includes but is not limited to the following:
(1)
Name and physical address of the laboratory;
(2)
A unique identifier on each page of the report;
(3)
Identification of the forensic analysis method used;
(4)
A clear identification of each item tested including a description of the item’s condition;
(5)
The date each forensic analysis was completed;
(6)
Units of measurement, if applicable;
(7)
The name and written or electronic signature of the examiner or analyst responsible for:
(a)
Performance of the forensic analysis;
(b)
Interpretations of forensic analysis results; and
(c)
Opinions;
(8)
Opinions and interpretations;
(9)
When applicable, a statement of uncertainty of measurement if the uncertainty of measurement may affect the interpretation of the results of the forensic analysis;
(10)
The date report was generated;
(11)
The indication of the end of the report on the report’s last page; and
(12)
If applicable, a statement that the analysis was performed by another laboratory and identifies the facility that actually performed the analysis.
B.
A licensee shall ensure that any information from §A(1)—(12) of this regulation that is not included in the test report is documented in the case record.
C.
A licensee shall ensure that test reports:
(1)
Are produced when analytical testing is performed on evidence;
(2)
Contain opinions and conclusions and the name of the report’s author;
(3)
Report results accurately, clearly, unambiguously, and objectively; and
(4)
Utilize a page numbering system that includes either the total number of pages or a mark to signify the end of the document.
D.
A licensee shall ensure that amended reports:
(1)
Clearly state that the report has been amended;
(2)
Reference the original report;
(3)
Are placed or associated with the original report in the case file; and
(4)
Are provided to the customers.
E.
Reports — Postmortem Forensic Toxicology. In addition to applicable sections of this regulation, a laboratory performing postmortem forensic toxicology shall:
(1)
Have a procedure or policy for technical review of reports, which includes at a minimum:
(a)
Chain of custody documentation;
(b)
Validity of analytical data; and
(c)
Quality control data;
(2)
Include on the test report the name of the submitting agency or individual;
(3)
Indicate qualitative test results using the:
(a)
Term “Positive” if the test result is positive for the presence of the substance tested; and
(b)
Term “None detected” if the test result is negative for the presence of the substance tested;
(4)
Have quantitative results identified using correct nomenclature;
(5)
Have preliminary reports clearly indicate that the:
(a)
Results are unconfirmed and subject to verification;
(b)
Testing is incomplete; and
(c)
Subsequent results, where appropriate, may affect the final report and interpretation of the report;
(6)
Clearly identify test results performed by a subcontractor;
(7)
Clearly identify revised reports or addenda using the same identifying information as the original report, for reports that contain additional testing after the original test results were reported; and
(8)
Indicate on the final report the name of the laboratory that actually performed the test if specimens were referred to another laboratory for analysis.