Improved DNA typing of human urine by adding EDTA

Authors
Milde, A Haas-Rochholz, H Kaatsch, HJ
Citation
A. Milde et al., Improved DNA typing of human urine by adding EDTA, INT J LEGAL, 112(3), 1999, pp. 209-210
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Research/Laboratory Medicine & Medical Tecnology
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LEGAL MEDICINE
ISSN journal
09379827 → ACNP
Volume
112
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
209 - 210
Database
ISI
SICI code
0937-9827(199904)112:3<209:IDTOHU>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
The effect of different EDTA concentrations on the DNA content of urine sam ples was examined and compared to untreated urine at various storage temper atures and times. The results indicate that adding EDTA increases the DNA s tability for long time storage especially at low temperatures.