Guidance

Software validation for DNA mixture interpretation, FSR-G-223

This guidance sets out the general approach for the validation of software with specific focus on the requirements for DNA mixture interpretation.

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Software validation for DNA mixture interpretation: FSR-G-223

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It includes:

  • the validation process and elements from development to end use
  • requirements for DNA mixture interpretation software
  • validation considerations specific to likelihood ratio calculations
  • the end-user validation and validity of the forensic process
Published 31 July 2018
Last updated 22 September 2020 + show all updates
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