ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 1 July 1977
Page Count: 3

Techniques for Extraction of Spermatozoa from Stained Clothing: A Critical Review
Hueske, EE
Criminalist, Criminalistics Laboratory, Tex.

(Received 5 November 1976; accepted 29 November 1976)

Abstract

The location of spermatozoa on the clothing of rape victims is of primary concern to the criminalist seeking evidence of sexual assault. The identification of acid phosphatase, spermine, and choline is of secondary importance relative to finding intact spermatozoa. A number of techniques for extraction of spermatozoa are available. In this study these techniques have been compared in an effort to determine their relative merits.

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Paper ID: JFS10632J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS10632J
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