Paternity Testing Commission of the International Society of Forensic Genetics: Recommendations on genetic investigations in paternity cases

Niels Morling, Robert W. Allen, Angel Carracedo, Helena Geada, Francois Guidet, Charlotte Hallenberg, Wolfgang Martin, Wolfgang R. Mayr, Bjornar Olaisen, Vince L. Pascali, Peter M. Schneider

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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 paternity 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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)148-157
Number of pages10
JournalForensic Science International
Volume129
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 9 Oct 2002

Keywords

  • DNA investigations
  • ISO 17025 standard
  • International Society for Forensic Genetics (ISFG)
  • Paternity Testing Commission (PTC)
  • Recommendation

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