### Question
How does the law define DNA sample?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 40702*, **DNA sample** is defined as:

> a tissue, fluid, or other bodily sample of an individual on which a DNA analysis can be carried out

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 40702*
  - Heading: **Subtitle IV-Criminal Records and Information > CHAPTER 407-DNA IDENTIFICATION > SUBCHAPTER I-COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES**

