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Providing Evidence Based Opinions on Time Since Intercourse (TSI) Based on Body Fluid Testing Results of Internal Samples

NCJ Number
236229
Journal
Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal Volume: 44 Issue: 2 Dated: June 2011 Pages: 59-69
Author(s)
Renata Dziak; Linda Parker; Vanessa Collins; Sarah Johnston
Date Published
June 2011
Length
11 pages
Annotation
This article argues for the establishment of time since intercourse (TSI) estimate guidelines.
Abstract
A critical evaluation of the current available literature on Time Since Intercourse (TSI) was performed at the Centre of Forensic Sciences (CFS) to determine whether there is scientific support for reliable, evidence based opinions on TSI. The assessment included a review of published scientific literature and internal studies focusing on the persistence of spermatozoa, prostatic acid phosphatase and prostate specific antigen (PSA/p30) from internal samples of living individuals. From this review, it was concluded that, despite variation in sampling methodologies, there is scientific support for the development of TSI estimate guidelines based on the serological testing results from internal swabs and smears. (Published Abstract)