Analysis of mtDNA mixtures from different fluids: An inter-laboratory study

2004–2005 GEP proficiency testing programs: Special emphasis on the interlaboratory analysis of mixed stains

“…[2]). Additional validation studies were planned by the GEP Working Group [3] to progress in the interpretation of mtDNA from different mixed stains of semen and another body fluids to investigate if the small number of mitochondria found in sperm could explain the mtDNA results observed by GEP participating labs.…”