37 Tex. Admin. Code § 651.502 - Definitions
The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(1)
DNA--deoxyribonucleic acid.
(2) DNA
QA Database--a database maintained by a crime laboratory and used to identify
possible contamination or other quality assurance events with respect to a DNA
sample.
(3) Elimination sample--a
blood sample or other biological sample or specimen voluntarily provided by the
victim of an offense or another individual not involved in the alleged offense
whose DNA is likely to be present at the scene of the crime to isolate and
identify the DNA of a potential perpetrator.
(A) The designation of any sample as an
"elimination sample" is based upon factual information provided by the
submitting law enforcement or other investigative agency.
(B) Samples maintained by a crime laboratory
for the purpose of administering a blind proficiency testing program are not
considered elimination samples subject to this subchapter.
(4) QA--quality assurance system in a crime
laboratory.
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