How to Fill Out Laboratory Analysis Request

Laboratory Analysis Request at a glance

What it is: The Laboratory Analysis Request is a form of the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Laboratory Division.

Who signs: The person filling out the form signs.

A filled-in Laboratory Analysis Request example: a trooper submits paint chips and a headlamp

Laboratory Analysis Request example filled out, example: a trooper submits paint chips and a headlamp
Trooper Dan Sample fills out the Laboratory Analysis Request. A new hit and run case sends paint chips and a headlamp for exams. The picture shows the filled form, and its names and figures are sample values. The case is new, so ADD-ON and RESUBMIT stay empty. The case is a highway/traffic related case, so YES is marked there and nothing goes in DRE RELATED CASE or SEXUAL ASSAULT KIT because it is neither. The evidence was not examined by another laboratory, so NO is marked and nothing goes in the explanation or the YES box for the other laboratory question. The first person is a suspect and the second a victim, so Elimination and Other stay empty for both, and the third person is left blank because there are only two. Only two items are submitted, so the other item rows stay empty. Nothing goes in ADDITIONAL INFORMATION because the summary of incident covers the case.

How to fill out Laboratory Analysis Request, box by box

Crime lab number, agency case no and status of case

Laboratory Analysis Request example filled out, crime lab number, agency case no and status of case

Enter the CRIME LAB NUMBER and the AGENCY CASE NO.

Under STATUS OF CASE, mark NEW, ADD-ON or RESUBMIT.

Submitting agency, type of crime and investigating officer

Laboratory Analysis Request example filled out, submitting agency, type of crime and investigating officer

Enter the SUBMITTING AGENCY, TYPE OF CRIME, DATE OF CRIME and COUNTY OF CRIME.

Enter the INVESTIGATING OFFICER, TELEPHONE NUMBER and E-MAIL.

Has this evidence been examined by another laboratory

Laboratory Analysis Request example filled out, has this evidence been examined by another laboratory

Mark YES or NO for "Has this evidence been examined by another laboratory?" If yes, explain in the "If yes, explain below" box.

Last name, first name, MI, sex, suspect, victim, elimination and other

Laboratory Analysis Request example filled out, last name, first name, MI, sex, suspect, victim, elimination and other

Enter the LAST NAME, FIRST NAME, MI and SEX, and mark Suspect, Victim, Elimination or Other.

Enter the DOB, SSN, SID# and FBI#.

Only DNA evidence associated with a putative perpetrator will be considered for entry into CODIS. In addition, all appropriate reference standards (victim, suspect, elimination) MUST be submitted or a clear explanation given as to why they are unavailable.

Summary of incident

Laboratory Analysis Request example filled out, summary of incident

Information in the SUMMARY OF INCIDENT should include where the crime occurred (ex. victim's house, suspect's car), if the suspect and victim were husband & wife, dating, or frequented each other's home or vehicle if the crime occurred in one of those locations. Describe known details of how the crime occurred, how access gained to property, was deceased bound or moved after death, was victim stabbed, shot, beaten, and strangled. A written officer's report may be attached rather than filling out this field.

Item description, exam requested, owner of item and seizure location of item

Laboratory Analysis Request example filled out, item description, exam requested, owner of item and seizure location of item

Describe how the item(s) is related to the incident.

Enter the ITEM DESCRIPTION and the AGENCY ITEM #.

Under EXAM REQUESTED, see back for specific exam requests.

Enter the OWNER OF ITEM (Ex: victim, suspect, other).

Enter the SEIZURE LOCATION OF ITEM (Ex: suspect's car, victim's house).

Signature of person filling out form and date

Laboratory Analysis Request example filled out, signature of person filling out form and date

Sign on the SIGNATURE OF PERSON FILLING OUT FORM line and enter the DATE.

More rules for Laboratory Analysis Request

The CRIME LABORATORY DIVISION lists GHQ (Jefferson City) (573) 526-6134, Troop E (Cape Girardeau) (573) 290-5130, Troop C (Park Hills) (573) 431-0166, Troop G (Willow Springs) (417) 469-2433, Troop D (Springfield) (417) 868-9400, Troop H (St. Joseph) (816) 387-2344 and Troop D (Carthage) (417) 359-1560.

If your situation is different

DNA

DNA Analysis: items from a crime scene and/or subject that does not require analysis for biological fluid stains (ex. blood/semen detection).

Blood Detection and Semen Detection: items to be examined for the presence of blood or semen that will be tested for DNA.

Drug Chemistry

Drug Analysis: items suspected of containing a controlled substance (excluding cannabis).

Marihuana Analysis: items suspected of containing cannabis.

Firearms/Toolmarks

Firearm/Ammunition Examination: firearm examinations and comparisons of ammunition components.

Tool Mark Examination: comparison of tools to toolmarks.

Serial Number Restoration: items with serial numbers to be restored.

Impression

Impression (tire/footwear examination): examination of tire/footwear impressions.

Latent Prints

Fingerprint (processing): items to be processed for latent prints. Latent comparisons and/or database searches are assumed if latent prints of value are developed.

Fingerprint (latent comparison): comparisons of latent prints developed at the scene with known exemplars. Database searches are assumed if manual comparisons with known exemplars yield negative results or no known subjects are listed.

Postmortem Identification: comparisons and/or database searches of postmortem prints.

AFIS Entry: latent prints to be searched through AFIS and/or NGI databases. This is to be selected only for GHQ lab by agencies who employ latent print examiners to conduct manual comparisons with generated candidate(s).

Toxicology

Blood Alcohol Analysis: blood products to be analyzed for volatiles (i.e., ethanol).

Urine Drug Analysis: urine samples to be analyzed for drugs.

Blood Drug Analysis: blood products to be analyzed for drugs.

Alcoholic Beverage Analysis: non-biological liquids to be analyzed for alcohol content.

Trace Evidence

Fracture Match (broken/torn): broken or torn items to determine if originally one piece.

Glass (processing/analysis): detection and comparison of glass standards and questioned glass particles from shoes, clothes, or other sources.

Gunshot Residue Kit Analysis: kits taken from hands or other surfaces. Kits from shooting victims are not routinely analyzed.

Gunshot Residue (except kits): items that need to be sampled for the presence of gunshot residue. Clothing is typically limited to gloves, long sleeve shirts, and jackets.

Filament (on/off in accident)

Lamps from automobiles and boats to determine if on/off at the time of accident.

Flammable (fire investigation)

Identification of flammable liquids/residues on fire debris.

Substance ID (unknown/tampering)

Substances suspected of being harmful or causing property damage that may be found in beverages, food, mail, or on damaged property.

Explosives Analysis

Identification of explosives from pre-blast and post-blast items.

Paint Analysis

Comparison of paint standards and transfers that may arise from a hit and run, burglary, or other incidents.

Soil (processing/examination)

Detection, identification, and comparison of soil standards and questioned soil samples from shoes, clothes, or other sources.

Physical Characteristics Comparison

Comparison of items such as tape, wood, plastics and other miscellaneous materials.

Hair (with DNA)

Items requiring DNA examinations that may need subsequent examinations for hair.

Hair/Fiber (Trace exams only)

Trace exams only: detection, identification, and comparison of hairs/fibers from tape lifts, shoes, clothes, or other sources. DNA exams will subsequently be performed on hair if possible or necessary.

Sources

[1] Laboratory Analysis Request (Rev.2, approval date June 24, 2021), Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Laboratory Division (the Official source link on this page).

Laboratory Analysis Request Missouri Form PDF Details

The Laboratory Analysis Request Missouri form is a critical document utilized by law enforcement agencies in Missouri to request various types of forensic analyses from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Laboratory Division. This comprehensive form details the essential information required for the crime lab to process and analyze evidence related to criminal cases. Information such as the case's status (new, add-on, resubmit), type of crime, date and county of crime, investigating officer, and whether the evidence has previously been examined by another laboratory, are prerequisites for processing. The form also inquires about subjects' reference standards for DNA/Trace examinations, crucial for accurate analysis. Furthermore, it captures detailed information on suspects, victims, or other individuals related to the case, including their names, dates of birth, social security numbers, and more. A summary of the incident providing context about the crime scene is required to guide the analysis. Additionally, the form lists specific examination requests across various categories like DNA exams, drug chemistry, firearm/toolmark, latent prints, toxicology, and trace evidence among others, ensuring a thorough investigation process. Authorized by Robin L. Rothove and last revised on May 16, 2012, this form stands as an integral tool for law enforcement and forensic professionals in Missouri, streamlining the submission of evidence for laboratory analysis to support the pursuit of justice.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameLaboratory Analysis Request Missouri Form
Form Length2 pages
Fillable?Yes
Fillable fields88
Avg. time to fill out30 sec
Other namesDNA, AFIS, Trp, missouri highway patrol lab request