The Forensic Testing Laboratory, 1971--Problems, Progress, and People

Abstract

Current technics of blood group serology are presented as useful tools of forensic identification. These procedures cover human and animal sources of blood, bone, hair, saliva, semen, and nails. Various problems and pitfalls are discussed as they relate to validity of testing and reporting medicolegal materials. Special consideration is given to the problem of staffing a forensic laboratory and deciding who is qualified to perform tests. A criterion of qualifications is suggested as representative of the minimum requirement.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 30, 1971
Accession Number
AD0732387

Entities

People

  • Frank R. Camp
  • Frank R. Ellis
  • Ima G. Shirley
  • Margaret E. Mcpeak
  • Mary J. Craycroft
  • Nicholas F. Conte

Organizations

  • United States Army Medical Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Agglutination
  • Animals
  • Antibodies
  • Biomedical Research
  • Blood Groups
  • Blood Transfusions
  • Cells
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Genetics
  • Health Services
  • Immune Serums
  • Kentucky
  • Materials
  • Medical Personnel

Readers

  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.
  • Immunology
  • Systems Analysis and Design