Individual matching test is done for mule deer only at this point. Individual matching for elk, hair identification. The ability to do the individual matching test for the major big game species, with common microsatellite primers. No, not at present. Lab receives and signs for evidence to maintain the chain of custody.
Case file is established.
Lab biologist maintains custody of the evidence through the analysis process. When analysis is complete, evidence is signed over to the appropriate officer. Two 12'x15' rooms contain the majority of equipment and bench space for forensic work. We send out cases to Ashland, but we don t physically do forensic tests in other labs. Yes, we have Albertson College of Idaho assist in bone analysis, the University of Idaho do toxicology analysis, and the State Crime Laboratory do ballistics for us.