Abstract
The International Society for Forensic Genetics (ISFG) has established a Paternity Testing Commission (PTC) with the purpose of formulating international recommendations concerning genetic investigations in patemity testing. The PTC recommends that paternity testing be performed in accordance with the ISO 17025 standards. The ISO 17025 standards are general standards for testing laboratories and the PTC offers explanations and recommendations concerning selected areas of special importance to paternity testing.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 51-61 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | International Journal of Legal Medicine |
Volume | 117 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2003 |
Keywords
- DNA
- ISFG
- ISO 17025
- Paternity testing
- Recommendations
- Standards