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Item examination, presumptive testing and DNA sampling

Forensic items are examined for biological fluids to identify material to send for DNA profiling. Watch Gabriella Mason-Buck explain more.

Examine the metal bar recovered from the crime scene for biological fluids to identify material that can be send for DNA profiling.

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The Science Behind Forensic Science

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