The Use of Anti-Human Haemoglobin in Forensic Serology

Abstract

An assessment of a commercial anti-human haemoglobin reagent has been conducted under experimental conditions and in forensic casework examinations. The immunoglobulin preparation used was shown to react with human haemoglobin and baboon haemoglobin in similar fashion. The sensitivity of the reagent is adequate to establish the presence of human haemoglobin in human bloodstains. The use of anti-human haemoglobin reagents in medicolegal work is advocated.