A Monte Carlo Simulation and Sensitivity Cost Benefit Analysis for use of Nylon 4N6FLOQSwabs ®

Forensic genetic laboratories are challenged with implementing innovation even if the benefits to operational performance are well demonstrated often because of internal budget constraints. A prospective cost –benefit analysis (CBA) could support justification for an increased budget by effectively demonstrating in a system-based approach the relatively small cost of increasing a laboratory budget can substantially reduce costs to society (both qualitatively and monetarily). A Monte Carlo simulation an d sensitivity CBA was performed using a more expensive swab (i.e., nylon 4N6FLOQSwabs®) compared with a less costly cotton swab.

Source: Forensic Science International: Genetics Supplement Series - September 28, 2022 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Bruce Budowle, Andrew Arnette, Jianye Ge, Antti Sajantila Source Type: research