Query regarding forensic DNA medical report in delay intimate case

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To identify the presence of sperm in the vaginal cavity, forensic scientists typically use a combination of tests and procedures. These include: 1. **Microscopic Examination**: Direct observation of the sample under a microscope to detect the presence of sperm cells. 2. **Acid Phosphatase Test**: A biochemical test that detects the enzyme acid phosphatase, which is present in high concentrations in seminal fluid. 3. **Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test**: Also known as the p30 test, this test detects PSA, a protein produced by the prostate gland and found in seminal fluid. 4. **DNA Analysis**: Forensic DNA profiling can confirm the presence of male DNA, which can be further matched to a specific individual. The acid phosphatase test and the PSA test are particularly useful in confirming the presence of seminal fluid even if sperm cells are not found or are degraded.

Advocate Sachin Singh LawRato