Superglue and Blood

[ekuadam]

Does anyone know of any articles or research done to show that processing an item that has possible blood on it, with superglue, will inhibit blood processing?

If I had a knife with possible blood, but I want to superglue it. I would superglue it, then use a blood processing reagent. Does the superglue affect the blood processing? Any articles would be appreciated.

Thank you!

[Snyder22]

I can't think of any articles off-hand, but I have processed items in that order before - SG followed by BP or dye stain for any unstained areas, then amido black to enhance the blood. I've never seen the amido black not work.

[LauraT]

I would suggest reaching out to Shannon Prince at the FBI - in the past, she has given quite a few presentations on blood processing so I think she might be able to give a good answer. If you are a member of the IAI, you can go to the member directory to get her contact info. If you do not have access, PM me and I will send her email address and phone number.

Good luck!

[Ernie Hamm]

Oldies, but perhaps of value:

The Effect of Common Fingerprint Detection Techniques on the DNA Typing of Fingerprints Deposited on Different Surfaces, , Jennifer J Raymond, Claude Roux, Eric Du Pasquier, Julie Sutton and Chris Lennard, Journal of Forensic Identification, 54:1 (2004) Comment: DNA profiles obtained from fingerprints developed on some surfaces when processed with powders, CA, R6G staining. VMD and SSP. However, the DNA profiles not considered reliable for individualization, but only investigative value. DNA

The Effect of Blood Enhancement Chemicals on Subsequent DNA Analysis, Chantal J.Fregeau, Olivier Germain, Kevin J. Miller and Ron M. Fourney, Identification Canada, 24:3 (2001), Comment: Most have little effect unless sample is aged by 54 days

A Further Study to Investigate the Effect of Fingerprint Enhancement Techniques on the DNA Analysis of Bloodstains, Claude Roux, Karen Gill, Julie Sutton and Chris Lennard, Journal of Forensic Identification, 49:4 (1999), Comment: Discusses effects associated with powders, PD, Amido Black, Multimetal Disposition, CYAN, DAB and Luminol techniques

[ekuadam]

Oldies, but perhaps of value:

The Effect of Common Fingerprint Detection Techniques on the DNA Typing of Fingerprints Deposited on Different Surfaces, , Jennifer J Raymond, Claude Roux, Eric Du Pasquier, Julie Sutton and Chris Lennard, Journal of Forensic Identification, 54:1 (2004) Comment: DNA profiles obtained from fingerprints developed on some surfaces when processed with powders, CA, R6G staining. VMD and SSP. However, the DNA profiles not considered reliable for individualization, but only investigative value. DNA

The Effect of Blood Enhancement Chemicals on Subsequent DNA Analysis, Chantal J.Fregeau, Olivier Germain, Kevin J. Miller and Ron M. Fourney, Identification Canada, 24:3 (2001), Comment: Most have little effect unless sample is aged by 54 days

A Further Study to Investigate the Effect of Fingerprint Enhancement Techniques on the DNA Analysis of Bloodstains, Claude Roux, Karen Gill, Julie Sutton and Chris Lennard, Journal of Forensic Identification, 49:4 (1999), Comment: Discusses effects associated with powders, PD, Amido Black, Multimetal Disposition, CYAN, DAB and Luminol techniques

Thank you all very much