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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 148-157 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Forensic Science International |
Volume | 129 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 9 Oct 2002 |
Keywords
- DNA investigations
- ISO 17025 standard
- International Society for Forensic Genetics (ISFG)
- Paternity Testing Commission (PTC)
- Recommendation