ASTM E2326-14

ASTM E2326-14 - 1.3.2014

Significance and Use

3.1 These are minimum standards applicable to those performing seized-drug analyses.

3.2 These standards are intended to apply to any laboratory analyst who:

3.2.1 Examines and analyzes seized drugs or related materials, or directs such examinations to be done;

3.2.2 Independently has access to unsealed evidence in order to remove samples from evidence for examination; and

3.2.3 As a consequence of such examinations, signs reports for court or investigative purposes.

1. Scope

1.1 This practice describes prerequisite formal education, training, and continuing professional development for those performing seized-drug analysis. It also describes the kinds of professional documents (for example, texts, manuals, or journals) that should be present in laboratories where analysis of seized drugs is conducted.

1.2 This practice does not replace knowledge, skill, ability, experience, education or training and should be used in conjunction with professional judgment.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents

E2327-15	Standard Practice for Quality Assurance of Laboratories Performing Seized-Drug Analysis
E2882-19	Standard Guide for Analysis of Clandestine Drug Laboratory Evidence
E2764-11	Standard Practice for Uncertainty Assessment in the Context of Seized-Drug Analysis (Withdrawn 2020)
E2549-14	Standard Practice for Validation of Seized-Drug Analytical Methods (Withdrawn 2023)
E2548-16	Standard Guide for Sampling Seized Drugs for Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
E2329-17	Standard Practice for Identification of Seized Drugs