Blood Identification

Objectives:

• Perform a simulated phenolphthalein (Kastle-Meyer) test on two stained-cloth samples for the presumptive presence of blood.
• Perform standard test used for blood type identification.
• Analyze the test results and draw conclusions based on the results of an analysis.
• Apply knowledge about the structure and function of blood components to aid in forensic analysis.
• Evaluate how forensic procedures are used reduce contamination.