Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 11C-10.001 - Definitions
(1) "Approved biological specimen" shall mean
either a direct reference sample or a family reference sample.
(2) "Buccal swab" shall mean epithelial cells
collected from the cheek in the oral cavity using a sterile cotton-tipped
swab.
(3) "Direct reference sample"
shall mean any known DNA standard or biological specimen, which is known to
originate from the missing child or adult. Examples include a known medical
blood sample, razor, or toothbrush.
(4) "Family reference sample" shall mean a
DNA specimen that is obtained from a biologically related family member of a
missing child or adult.
(5) "Family
reference sample collection kit" shall mean an approved DNA collection kit that
provides a means of collecting DNA reference samples from biologically related
family members of a missing child or adult. These DNA collection kits are
assembled by the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification, and
include a buccal swab collection kit or the FBI National Missing Person DNA
Database, which utilizes a FBI blood cell collection kit. Each kit contains DNA
collection instructions, consent forms for the donor, missing person
information forms, and any items provided to collect DNA samples.
(6) The terms missing child or missing adult
shall have the same meanings as provided for in Section
937.0201,
F.S.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 943.03(4), 937.021(7) FS. Law Implemented 937.021, 937.022 FS.
New 4-16-09.
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