Forensic Question

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Photo Credit: Clive Rowland

Photo Credit: Clive Rowland

what are Hemins?

Answer

Forensic indicators of the presence of blood. When blood like trace evidence is found at a crime scene, the CSI may use a Hemastix to confirm that the substance is in fact blood. A Hemastix detects the peroxide like activity of hemoglobin in a substance.

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