Evaluation of the efficiency of Isohelix™ and Rayon swabs for recovery of DNA from metal surfaces.
Dan Nana Osei Mensah BonsuDenice HigginsJulianne HenryJeremy J AustinPublished in: Forensic science, medicine, and pathology (2020)
These results demonstrate that DNA samples deposited on metal surfaces can be more efficiently recovered using Isohelix™ swabs wetted with isopropyl alcohol than Rayon swabs wetted with sterile water, although recovery is affected by the substrate type.