ASTM-E2327 › Standard Practice for Quality Assurance of Laboratories Performing Seized-Drug Analysis (Withdrawn 2024)
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Scope
1.1 This practice covers quality assurance issues in forensic laboratories performing seized-drug analysis including evidence handling, analytical procedures, report writing, method validation, documentation, proficiency testing, audits, and health and safety.
1.2 This practice is meant to apply only to qualitative seized-drug analysis.
1.3 This practice does not replace knowledge, skill, ability, experience, education, or training and should be used in conjunction with professional judgment.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Significance and Use
4.1 These are minimum standards of quality assurance applicable to laboratories where analysis of seized-drug submissions is performed.
4.2 This practice is to be used by forensic analysts performing seized-drug analysis and promoted/supported by laboratory management.
Keywords
forensic laboratories; quality assurance; seized-drug analysis;
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Document Number
ASTM-E2327-15e1
Revision Level
2015(E1) EDITION
Status
Cancelled
Modification Type
Withdrawn
Publication Date
Jan. 15, 2016
Document Type
Practice
Page Count
6 pages
Committee Number
E30.01