International Society of Forensic Genetics
Paternity Testing Commission of the International Society of Forensic Genetics: recommendations on genetic investigations in paternity cases
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.
Source and rights
Published by Forensic science international, 2002. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
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At a glance
- Organisation
- International Society of Forensic Genetics
- Published
- 2002
- Applies to
- 🌐 International
- Scope
- Regional
- Journal
- Forensic science international
- PubMed
- 12372685
- Added to Prognia
- 25 July 2026