Journal Published Online: 01 April 1978
Volume 23, Issue 2

A Comparison of Absorption-Inhibition and Absorption-Elution Methods in the Detection of ABO(H) Antigens Found in Vaginal Samples Submitted in Sexual Offense Cases

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Absorption-inhibition is a well-established method for the identification of ABO(H) antigens in human body fluids submitted as evidence in sexual offense cases. Absorption-elution has been proposed [1] as an alternative method to inhibition for typing this material. Absorption-elution has several potential advantages over absorption-inhibition, including sensitivity and widespread use.

Author Information

Graves, MH
Laboratory of Criminalistics, Santa Ana, Calif.
White, JM
Laboratory of Criminalistics, Santa Ana, Calif.
Fitzpatrick, FA
Laboratory of Criminalistics, Santa Ana, Calif.
Kuo, MC
Laboratory of Criminalistics, Santa Ana, Calif.
Pages: 8
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Stock #: JFS10766J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS10766J