Trace Evidence

Examples of trace evidence could be hair, fibers, paint chips, glass fragments, etc. Trace evidence is often of such a minute nature that it can be easily cross-transfered from one surface to another without detection; therefore, the microscope is usually the first tool used in its examination and identification. Instrumental methods of analysis are generally the second phase of comparison associated with trace evidence.

any analytical procedure utilizing either chemical or instrumental techniques not specifically covered in other forensic disciplines.