Field Technique for the Identification of Deer Blood

Authors

David W. Oates, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Carol A. Jochum, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Kenneth A. Pearson, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Cathy A. Hoilien, University of Illinois, Urbana

Date of this Version

7-1983

Citation

Oates, D. W., Jochum, C. A., Pearson, K. A., and Hoilien, C. A., "Field Technique for the Identification of Deer Blood," Journal of Forensic Sciences, JFSCA, Vol. 28, No.3, July 1983, pp. 781-785.

Comments

copyright, ASTM

Abstract

A latex suspension sensitized with deer antiserum has been prepared, placed on plastic cards, dried, and packaged for field use. The product was tested against bloodstains from 22 species (including Homo sapiens). Strong agglutination reactions occurred only with bloodstains from deer and elk.