Inter-Lab Collaborative Study
Background and test design
Proficiencytesting@forensicfoundations
In addition to offering a program of proficiency tests, Forensic Foundation also offers a number of inter-laboratory collaborative trial. These trials are offered where the test is still in the development phase and/or the tests is niche and/or the field of study is not currently covered by our scope of accreditation.
These trials are designed to accomplish two things.
- Increase the scope of your proficiency testing scheme and provide opportunities to grow into areas that do not currently have accredited proficiency testing.
- To work with you to design a test that YOU want.
If you can think of a proficiency test that you want, but can’t find a good supplier let us know. This is what these trials are for. If everything goes to plan we can release this trial as a proficiency test the next year.
The Final Reports Forensic Foundations Proficiency Tests will be publicly available via the Forensic Foundations web site. Participating laboratories may use the report as outlined in their respective laboratory policies.
2020-11 Forensic Palynology
Forensic Palynology
We have postponed this trial until 2021
A summary of the Scenario:
Examination of botanical material adhering to plastic packaging of blocks of illicit drugs.
Participants will be provided with tape lifts from the packaging.
Last order dates: February 2020
For more info or to purchase click here
2020-12 Digital Forensics
Digital Forensics
We have postponed this trial until 2021
A summary of the Scenario:
Examination of material stored in the ‘Cloud’ and comparison with material on seized computers.
Last order dates: June 2020
For more info or to purchase click here
2020-13 Forensic Drug Analysis
Forensic Drug Analysis
A summary of the Scenario:
Examination of chromatographs produced following the analysis of a number of unknown compounds located in an alleged Clandestine Laboratory.
Last order dates: August 2020
For more info or to purchase click here
2020-14 Forensic Odontology
Forensic Odontology
A summary of the Scenario:
Examination and comparison of dental material.
Last order dates: October 2020
For more info or to purchase click here
Useful Links
Stay in Touch
Sign up to receive regular updates, tips and news via email.
Photos: County Court of Victoria. Used with permission.
© Copyright 2018 Forensic Foundations.
All Rights Reserved.