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Comparing the Effectiveness of Kastle-meyer and Luminol in Detecting Bloodstains on Laundered Fabrics

Author(s) Harshini MK, Arsha Ajith A K
Country India
Abstract Most cleaning agents can visibly remove bloodstains from substrates like fabric, but sensitive preliminary tests can still detect the presence of blood in such cases. There have been many studies conducted to compare the efficiency of preliminary tests to detect blood from fabric washed with detergents that are commonly available in the market. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of Kastle-Meyer and Luminol in detecting bloodstains on laundered fabrics. The research involved conducting controlled experiments where bloodstains were intentionally applied to various types of fabrics (Cotton, Linen, Polyester, Rayon, and Satin Polyester) and dried for 12h and 24h. Subsequently, the fabrics were laundered using standard procedures with and without laundry agents (Ariel detergent powder, Sodium Tetraborate – Borax powder and Sodium hypochlorite – Bleaching solution) to simulate real-life scenarios. The results were then analyzed to determine the accuracy and reliability of each method in detecting blood traces post-laundering. The outcome is that Kastle-Meyer gives better results with stains that were washed earlier but significantly shows a reduction in performance when the drying period is increased. Whereas Luminol gives stable performance for stains dried for longer. The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the most effective method for detecting bloodstains on laundered fabrics, which can have significant implications for forensic investigations and criminal cases.
Keywords Kastle-Meyer, Luminol, Bloodstains, laundered fabrics, laundry agents, Presumptive tests
Field Biology > Bio + Chemistry
Published In Volume 6, Issue 3, May-June 2024
Published On 2024-06-02
Cite This Comparing the Effectiveness of Kastle-meyer and Luminol in Detecting Bloodstains on Laundered Fabrics - Harshini MK, Arsha Ajith A K - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 3, May-June 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i03.21889
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i03.21889
Short DOI https://doi.org/gtxrpf
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