This manual contains individual procedures pertaining to the serological testing of biological specimens.
Procedures on this page were effective from June 20, 2016 through at least December 31, 2024. The dates effective are shown as MM/DD/YY - MM/DD/YY in the file name. To view procedures that were in effect for other time frames, please go to the Forensic Biology Technical Manual Page and choose the time frame needed.
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General Serology Guidelines
Bloodstain Preparation from Whole Blood
Acid Phosphatase (AP) Presumptive Test for Semen
This procedure has been retired as of 02/08/18.
Kastle-Meyer (KM) Presumptive Testing for Blood
Slide Preparation for Spermatozoa Searches
This procedure was retired 08/05/2019 and replaced with Cell Separation and Christmas Tree Staining for Sperm Cells procedure.
Cell Separation and Christmas Tree Staining for Sperm Cells
This procedure has been retired as of 12/21/24.
Seratec PSA Semiquant and a-Amylase Tests
Note: The Seratec PSA Semiquant and a-Amylase Tests were not in use between 02/09/2018 and 06/05/2019.
Processing of Postmortem Specimens
Serology References