[Semen analysis using methods of molecular genetics--a case report]

Publication

[Semen analysis using methods of molecular genetics--a case report]

Journal Paper/Review - May 1, 2011

Laberke Patrick J, Wiprächtiger Nadine, Wittig Holger, Hausmann Roland, Balitzki Beate

Units

Rechtsmedizin

PubMed

21805907

Citation

Laberke P, Wiprächtiger N, Wittig H, Hausmann R, Balitzki B. [Semen analysis using methods of molecular genetics--a case report]. Arch Kriminol 2011; 227:181-7.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (Deutsch)

Journal

Arch Kriminol 2011; 227

Publication Date

May 1, 2011

Issn Print

0003-9225

Pages

181-7

Brief description/objective

The presented case report describes the exclusion of the suspect of a sexual offence by means of methods of molecular genetics. Pretests for prostate-specific antigen performed at the beginning of the investigation and cytological sperm tests were negative. Nevertheless, by combining the methods of differential lysis and DNA quantification a small number of spermatozoa could be demonstrated in the trace evidence. Subsequently, the profile of the woman's boyfriend, with whom she had had unprotected vaginal intercourse two days before the incident, could be detected in the fraction of the hard lysis.