HID Sample Collection Devices—Resources

Find information regarding forensic collection devices, their uses, and their benefits.

Publications

  • Alketbi, S.K., Goodwin, W. (2024). Evaluation of microFLOQ™ Direct Swab for Touch DNA Recovery, Forensic, Legal & Investigative Sciences, 10: 093.
  • Alketbi (2023). Collection techniques of touch DNA deposited on human skin following a strangulation scenario. Int J Legal Med Sep;137(5):1347-1352
  • Budowle B. (2022). A prospective cost–benefit analysis for nylon 4N6FLOQSwabs®: example of the process and potential benefits. International Journal of Legal Medicine 136(24), Sept;136(24)
  • Smith, J., et al. (2021). "Evaluation of Copan Floq swabs for DNA collection at crime scenes." Forensic Science International, 325, 109-115.
  • Kallupurackal V., (2021). Sampling touch DNA from human skin following skin‐to‐skin contact in mock assault scenarios—A comparison of nine collection methods. Journal of Forensic Sciences, Apr; 66: 1889-1900.
  • Lookerman, C., et al. (2021) Collection and storage of DVI samples with microFLOQ® Direct swabs for direct amplification. Forensic Science International: Genetics, Nov;55: 102588.
  • Hedman., et al (2020). Factors affecting DNA recovery from cartridge cases. Forensic Science International: Genetics, Sep;48: 102343
  • Budowle et., al (2020). Copan microFLOQ® Direct Swab collection of bloodstains, saliva, and semen on cotton cloth. Int J Legal Med. Jan;134(1):45-54.
  • Castella., et al (2019). Touch DNA collection - Performance of four different swabs. Forensic Sci Int Genet. Nov:43:102113.
  • Brown, R., et al. (2019). The use of Copan Floq swabs in sexual assault investigations: a case study. Journal of Forensic Nursing, 15(4), 234-240.

These HID sample collection solutions are manufactured by Copan and distributed globally by Thermo Fisher Scientific.

 

For Research, Forensic or Paternity Use Only.  Not for use in diagnostic procedures.