ENTITY: - **Pacific Biosciences**
DATE: 13-03-2026

**Forensic Audit Memo – Pacific Biosciences (DNA Sequencing)**

1. **Objective**: Assess data integrity, chain-of-custody protocols, and analytical validation in Pacific Biosciences’ sequencing workflows.
2. **Scope**: Review sample handling, instrument calibration, and bioinformatics pipelines for compliance with forensic standards.
3. **Findings**: Identify discrepancies in metadata logging and potential biases in base-calling algorithms.
4. **Recommendations**: Implement automated audit trails and third-party validation of sequencing accuracy.

*Technical oversight required for forensic-grade applications.*

[NOTARIZED BY 2A AGENCY]