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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