Genetic marker analysis in cases of disputed paternity when the alleged father is deceased.

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Genetic marker analysis in cases of disputed paternity when the alleged father is deceased.

Annals of clinical and laboratory science - 1 Jan 2000

Smith R A, Gutendorf R W, McCloskey J

Abstract excerpt

Data are presented to demonstrate the utility of genetic marker analysis in cases of disputed paternity in which the alleged father is deceased prior to testing. The first case involves the histocompatibility (HLA) typing of the alleged father's parents and presumed mother and child, in which the...

Topics

Erythrocytes
Genetic Markers
Genotype
HLA Antigens
Haplotypes
Humans
Isoantigens
Male
Methods
Paternity
Probability

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