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For all Forensic Program Users

Learn how to take a test and how to use groups and master groups.

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Forensics Program Data Entry and Submission Guides

Listed below you will find the Forensic Program Data Entry and Submission Guides. You can use the hyperlink provided in this header or click on the Guide Title or the "Click to read more..." link to open that Guide.

Guides Listed in Alphabetical Order:

Monday
Oct092017

Forensic Biology/DNA Entry - Differential Extraction

This guide explains how to handle the Differential Extraction question present on most Forensic Biology and DNA type tests.

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Friday
Jan262018

Forensic Biology/DNA Entry - Selecting a Loci Sort Order

This guide explains how to resort loci for STR and YSTR data entry to match utilized kit types.

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Friday
May122017

How to Access Digital Download Samples

This guide walks you through accessing test materials for Digital Download tests. 

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Friday
Mar162012

How to Claim a Test for Data Entry

This guide walks you through claiming a test and shows how a test assigned to you can be located.

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Thursday
May112017

How to Complete Data Entry

This guide walks you through navigating the test response form and completing data entry.

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Tuesday
Dec022014

How to Retract a Submitted Test

This guide walks you through how to retract a test that has been submitted to CTS. This can be done any time before the test's data due date. If you retract a test, make sure you resubmit it before the data due date. These instructions for retracting a submitted test are only for analysts that are retracting their own test. A Master Group Manager can also retract a test through the following guide: “How to do a Bulk Submission or Retraction by a Master Group 

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Thursday
Apr052012

How to Submit a Test to CTS

This guide walks you through submitting your test to CTS. These instructions for submitting a test are only for analysts that are submitting their own test. Please review the appropriate guides for instructions on how to submit a test as a Tech Reviewer (“How to Review a Test and Perform Post Review Actions”) or as a Master Group Manager (“How to do a Bulk Submission or Retraction by a Master Group”)

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Wednesday
Sep052012

How to Upload DNA Data into Your Test

This guide explains how to upload DNA genetic analysis data into your Forensic Biology or DNA test. 

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