ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 7

Evaluation of the AmpliType® PM DNA Test System on Forensic Case Samples
Herrin, G
DNA Unit Supervisor, Georgia Bureau of Investigation Division of Forensic Sciences, GA

Fildes, N
Roche Molecular Systems, CA

Reynolds, R
Roche Molecular Systems, CA

Abstract

Evidence material from sexual assault cases which had been submitted to the laboratory for routine processing were examined to determine the usefulness of the AmpliType® PM PCR Amplification and Typing Kit developed by Roche Molecular Systems for forensic evidence. In all cases in which a conclusive answer was reached for the AmpliType PM system, the results agreed with or surpassed results previously obtained with RFLP testing. The AmpliType PM DNA test system has promise as a quick and easy method for elimination or inclusion of suspects.

Keywords:
pathology and biology, PCR, DNA typing, RFLP, sex assault samples, AmpliType® PM

Paper ID: JFS13710J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS13710J
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