The effect of surface type, collection and extraction methods on touch DNA. Issue 1 (December 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Alketbi, Salem K.; Goodwin, W.
• Is Part Of: Forensic science international. Volume 7:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 704
• Page End: 706
• Publication Date: 2019-12
• Subjects: Forensic science -- Trace DNA -- Touch DNA -- DNA recovery -- Nylon swab -- Flocked swab -- Cotton swab -- Scenesafe FAST minitapes -- DNA extraction -- QIAamp DNA investigator kit -- PrepFiler Express BTA -- AutoMate Express -- Quantifiler™ Human DNA Quantification Kit; Forensic genetics -- Periodicals; Forensic Genetics -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 614.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigss.2019.10.145
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1875-1768

Abstract

Abstract: There are different variables that affect the success of Touch DNA recovery, including surface type, the collection method used and extraction techniques. This experiment investigated how a range of porous and non-porous surfaces, different DNA collection (cotton swab, nylon flocked swab and SceneSafe Fast™ minitape) and extraction methods (PrepFiler Express BTA™ and QIAamp® DNA Investigator) affected touch DNA recovery.