Paternity Testing Commission of the International Society of Forensic Genetics: recommendations on genetic investigations in paternity cases

Forensic Sci Int. 2002 Oct 9;129(3):148-57. doi: 10.1016/s0379-0738(02)00289-x.

Abstract

The International Society for Forensic Genetics (ISFG) has established a Paternity Testing Commission (PTC) with the purpose of formulating international recommendations concerning genetic investigations in paternity testing. The PTC recommends that paternity testing be performed in accordance with the ISO 17025 standards. The ISO 17025 standards are general standards for testing laboratories and the PTC offers explanations and recommendations concerning selected areas of special importance to paternity testing.

Publication types

  • Guideline
  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Equipment and Supplies / standards
  • Forms and Records Control / standards
  • Humans
  • Laboratories / organization & administration
  • Laboratories / standards*
  • Paternity*
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction / standards
  • Quality Control