A division of Forensic Science Consultants Incorporated, Forensic Testing Services is dedicated to providing high quality forensic proficiency tests in areas that are inadequately covered by other forensic test providers. Tests are prepared by forensic experts currently working in the discipline. Test preparation follows the Trace Evidence Proficiency Testing Guidelines drafted by the Scientific Working Group for Materials Analysis (SWGMAT) and ASCLD-LAB criteria. All tests undergo rigorous quality control to ensure consistency.
As of June 21, 2008, the ASCLD/LAB board of directors designated Forensic Testing Services as an approved proficiency test provider for all of our standard proficiency tests in trace evidence. These tests include Tape Examination, Bulb Examination for On/Off, Chemical Unknowns, Gunshot Residue, Low Order Explosives and the Microscopic Examination of Hair.
As of June 19, 2009, the ASCLD/LAB board of directors approved an additional test in Basic Hair Screening intended for analysts who perform limited microscopic hair examinations and do not compare and exclude human hairs from subsequent DNA analysis due to microscopic characteristics in relation to a known source.
The following tests are currently scheduled:
The subscription deadline for all 2012 tests will be November 15, 2011. Order forms and information on the tests are available here:
2012 Proficiency Test Order Form
FTS-12-TAPE Tape Examination Proficiency Test Jan. 2012
FTS-12-BULB Bulb Examination for On/Off Proficiency Test Mar. 2012
FTS-12-CHEM Chemical Unknown Proficiency Test May 2012
FTS-12-HAIR1 Microscopic Exam of Hair Proficiency Test July 2012
FTS-12-HAIR2 Basic Hair Screening Proficiency Test July 2012
FTS-12-GSRSTUB Gunshot Residue Proficiency Test- Stubs July 2012
FTS-12-GSRSWAB Gunshot Residue Proficiency Test- Swabs July 2012
FTS-12-EXP Low Explosive Examination Proficiency Test Sep. 2012
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