The Forensic Testing Laboratory

Résumé du livre

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. (Author).