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IQAS Proficiency Tests

The International Quality Assessment Scheme (IQAS) is Bode’s ISO/IEC 17043-accredited forensic DNA proficiency testing service. Since the inception of IQAS in 1991, thousands of IQAS proficiency tests have been distributed to public and private laboratories around the world.

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Proficiency Tests Created by DNA Experts for DNA Experts

Quality is the core of IQAS proficiency testing. From mock sexual assault swabs to references on Bode Buccal Collectors, IQAS proficiency test samples are configured into high-quality kits that meet your laboratory’s needs.

ISO/IEC 17043 accredited
All IQAS proficiency test kits available each quarter
Results accepted for serology, STRs, Y-STRs, and/or mtDNA
16-week results submission window minimizes laboratory disruptions
Online proficiency test ordering, assignment, tracking, and submission
Summary reports provided to ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB)

Bode is now offering Bode Buccal Collector Proficiency Testing

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Distribution Schedule

Proficiency testing kits are shipped via overnight courier to arrive on or around the first day of the quarter (Jan 1, April 1, July 1, Oct 1). This complies with requirements for semiannual proficiency testing.

IQAS Kits

Available Each Quarter

IQAS-10

Presumptive Testing Only

Kit Contents:

  • 1 swab containing neat semen
  • 1 swab containing faux semen
  • 1 bloodstain card containing human blood
  • 1 bloodstain card containing faux blood

IQAS-20

DNA Testing Only (Neat Evidence Sample)

Kit Contents:

  • 1 swab containing neat semen
  • 1 bloodstain card containing human blood
  • 3 reference bloodstain cards (victim and two suspects)

IQAS-30

Presumptive + DNA Testing

Kit Contents:

  • 1 swab containing neat semen
  • 1 swab containing faux semen
  • 1 bloodstain card containing human blood
  • 1 bloodstain card containing faux blood
  • 3 reference bloodstain cards (victim and two suspects)

IQAS-40

Database Testing

Kit Contents:

  • 1 bloodstain card containing human blood
  • 3 reference bloodstain cards (victim and two suspects)

IQAS-40WB

Database Testing (Whole Blood)

Kit Contents:

  • 3 whole blood reference samples (victim and two suspects)

IQAS-50

DNA Testing Only (Mixture Evidence Sample)

Kit Contents:

  • 1 swab containing a mixture of semen and white blood cells
  • 1 bloodstain card containing human blood
  • 3 reference bloodstain cards (victim and two suspects)

IQAS-60

Presumptive + DNA Testing (Mixture Evidence Sample)

Kit Contents:

  • 1 swab containing a mixture of semen and white blood cells
  • 1 swab containing faux semen
  • 1 bloodstain card containing human blood
  • 1 bloodstain card containing faux blood
  • 3 reference bloodstain cards (victim and two suspects)

IQAS-70

Database Testing (Mock Buccal Swabs)

Kit Contents:

  • 6 swabs containing white blood cells (victim and two suspects–2 swabs each)

IQAS-70B

Database Testing (Mock Buccal on Bode Buccal Collectors)

Kit Contents:

  • 1 unknown Bode Buccal Collector containing white blood cells
  • 3 known Bode Buccal Collectors containing white blood cells (victim and two suspects)

IQAS-70F

Database Testing (Mock Buccal on Indicating FTA Cards)

Kit Contents:

  • 1 unknown indicating FTA card containing white blood cells
  • 3 known indicating FTA cards containing white blood cells (victim and two suspects)

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