Why chain of custody matters for legal and immigration DNA reports.
A typical scenario
A lawyer tells a client that a home DNA test will not be accepted in court.
Definition
Chain of custody is the documented record of who collected, handled and transported each sample, from identity verification to the laboratory.
What it involves
Photo ID checks, impartial witnessed collection, sealed packaging and signed documentation.
Acceptance
The court or authority decides whether it accepts the report.
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