From Kit to CODIS: Comparing DNA Profile Yields From Blind Swabs and Speculum-Assisted Collection in Medical Forensic Examinations
Blind swab collection produced DNA outcomes comparable to speculum-assisted methods in this pilot study. Findings should not be interpreted as equivalent but suggest blind swabbing may be a reasonable option for some patients.
Authors
- Melissa C. Osborne (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5259-1880)
- Jamie Lewis Saye
- Sarah Pederson
- Katherine Barnett
Institutions
- Kennesaw State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Forensic Nursing
- Published
- 2026-03-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/jfn.0000000000000604
- Primary Topic
- Forensic and Genetic Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00