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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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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How to Access Digital Download Samples

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

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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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How to Complete Data Entry

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

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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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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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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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