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What We Test
Maxxam utilizes forensic biology screening and DNA techniques that are validated and accepted by both the scientific and legal communities. We are able to undertake testing on samples from a wide range of sources. The following is a list of sample types that Maxxam routinely tests:
Blood |
- stains on absorbent and nonabsorbent surfaces
- pin-head sized stains
- washed stains
- weapons
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Semen |
- garment stains, including washed stains
- sexual assault kit items collected at hospital
- feminine hygiene products
- vasectomized males
- inside of used condoms
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Saliva |
- balaclavas
- cigarette butts
- envelope stamps and flaps
- drinking/eating utensils
- chewed gum
- bite marks (on skin and foodstuffs)
- vomitus
- toothbrush
- eating utensils
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Hairs |
- pulled scalp, body, pubic hair
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Nasal Secretions |
- stain on facial tissue or clothing
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”Touched” DNA |
- handles of weapons, tools
- inside surfaces of gloves
- steering wheel, telephone receiver
- rope, plastic bag handles, electric cord, shoe laces
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Perspiration |
- shirt collars, underarm areas
- sole of sock
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Muscle, bone, teeth |
- putrefied, burned, buried, aged
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Fingernails |
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Tissues, organs |
- skin, liver, lung, brain,
- formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded
- fetal remains
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Urine |
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For additional information on Maxxam’s Forensic Services click here.
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