Scientific Working Group on
DNA Analysis Methods (SWGDAM)


SWGDAM Documents

Quality Assurance Standards Documents
Autosomal STRs
SWGDAM Interpretation Guidelines for Autosomal STR Typing by Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories
Guidelines for the Use of Probabilistic Genotyping with Autosomal STR Typing Results
Guidelines for Reporting Likelihood Ratios
SWGDAM Guidelines for STR Enhanced Detection Methods
Lineage Markers
SWGDAM Interpretation Guidelines for Y-Chromosome STR Testing
Interpretation Guidelines for Mitochondrial DNA Analysis by Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories
Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNP)
Validation
SWGDAM Validation Guidelines for Forensic DNA Analysis Methods
SWGDAM Guidelines for the Validation of Probabilistic Genotyping Systems
Miscellaneous
SWGDAM Guidelines for the Collection and Serological Examination of Biological Evidence
SWGDAM Contamination Prevention and Detection Guidelines for Forensic DNA Laboratories
SWGDAM Recommendations for the Efficient DNA Processing of Sexual Assault Evidence Kits.
SWGDAM Guidelines for Missing Persons Casework
2020 Quality Assurance Standards (QAS)
The Quality Assurance Standards for DNA Databasing Laboratories, Effective July 1, 2020
The Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories, Effective July 1, 2020
2020 QAS Audit Documents
2023 QAS Guidance Document

Miscellaneous Communications
Notice on the February 7, 2022 Changes to YHRD
Notice on the Status of the U.S. Y-STR Database (2018)
2014 SWGDAM Compliant YHRD User’s Guide (2018)

SWGDAM Communications
Technical Communications
SWGDAM Resource Document: Forensic DNA Analysis – Team Approach
SWGDAM Notice on QAS Educational Requirements
Report on Y-Screening of Sexual Assault Evidence Kits (SAEKs)
Overview of Investigative Genetic Genealogy
SWGDAM Position Statement on Rapid DNA Analysis
Recommendations from the SWGDAM Adhoc Working Group on Familial Searching
SWGDAM Letter to R-DNA Developers
SWGDAM Clarification on Proficiency Testing of qPCR Workflows Including Y-screening
Letters
SWGDAM ASCLD/LAB Interested Party Response
Letter to NIJ Regarding the United States Y-STR Database
Received by SWGDAM
NDIS Procedures Board Letter to SWGDAM Regarding Acceptance of NGS-based Forensic DNA Typing Kits
Response by The US Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to the request by SWGDAM for an informal advisory opinion on the GINA exemption for forensic laboratories.http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/foia/letters/2012/gina_forensic_lab_exception.html
