The effect of pathologic substances and adulterants on the DNA typing of urine.

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The effect of pathologic substances and adulterants on the DNA typing of urine.

Journal of forensic sciences - 1 Sept 1998

Linfert D R, Wu A H, Tsongalis G J

Abstract excerpt

Human urine has not been adequately investigated as a potential source of DNA for forensic identity testing. The advent of polymerase chain reaction technology has made possible the analysis of previously undetectable levels of nucleic acids from human urine and other body fluids lacking nucleate...

Topics

DNA
DNA Fingerprinting
Epithelial Cells
Escherichia coli
Genotype
HLA-DQ Antigens
HLA-DQ alpha-Chains
Humans
Leukocytes
Male
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Reagent Kits, Diagnostic

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