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In this study we compared library construction using the automated workflow with the Ion Chef and a manual workflow. Casework samples that were collected between 2005 and 2018 in the State of Qatar where used for the study and the samples varied from routine stains to challenging samples that yielded full and partial STR profiles.One hundred and forty-three samples were processed: sixteen using both workflows. Full and partial profiles were seen with both methods.

Source: Forensic Science International: Genetics Supplement Series - October 23, 2019 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Waad Rashed Al-Dosari, Ibrahim Abdullah Al-Binali, Satya Sudheer Pydi, William Goodwin Source Type: research