Abstract. Y-chromosome short tandem repeat (STR) analysis is an important tool inforensic casework, especially in sexual assault cases. As Y-STR genetic profiles might be shared and compared between different laboratories, states and even countries, concordance of allele calls among commercial kits is an important consideration. In this work,
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