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Collection of Samples for DNA Analysis

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Forensic DNA Typing Protocols

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Effective sampling of biological material is critical to the ability to acquire DNA profiles of probative value. The main methods of collection are swabbing, tapelifting, or direct excision. This chapter describes the key aspects to consider when applying these methods, in addition to suggested procedures for swabbing and tapelifting. Important issues to be considered, such as exhibit triaging, pre-examination preparation, contamination risk reduction, sample localization, sample identification, and sample prioritization as well as aspects of record keeping, packaging, and storage, are also raised.

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  1. Victoria Police Forensic Services Department, 31 Forensic Drive, Macleod, Melbourne, VIC, 3085, Australia

    Roland A. H. van Oorschot, Timothy J. Verdon & Kaye N. Ballantyne

  2. Department of Genetics, La Trobe Institute for Molecular Sciences, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Melbourne, VIC, 3083, Australia

    Timothy J. Verdon

  3. School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Melbourne, VIC, 3083, Australia

    Kaye N. Ballantyne

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van Oorschot, R.A.H., Verdon, T.J., Ballantyne, K.N. (2016). Collection of Samples for DNA Analysis. In: Goodwin, W. (eds) Forensic DNA Typing Protocols. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 1420. Humana Press, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-3597-0_1

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