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What objects are examined

Objects of plant and animal origin, biological traces and samples.

Plant origin

Plants, their parts, seeds, wood and other objects of plant origin may be submitted for consideration of the task within the scope of available methods.

Animal origin

The subject, condition and feasibility of examining animal parts, fibres and other objects of animal origin are determined for the specific assignment.

Traces and samples

Comparison samples and traces are accepted after clarifying their source, conditions of discovery, state of preservation and applicable methods. Describing an object as biological in origin does not mean that DNA, medical or veterinary examination is performed.

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