title: DNA reviews: DNA identification following CBRN incidents.
abstract: Chemical, biological, radioactive, or nuclear (CBRN) incidents can occur due to accident or deliberate action, and may result in substantial loss of life. Whatever the cause, the requirement for identification of the deceased may necessitate the removal of contaminated samples to a DNA laboratory for processing. This review looks at the potential types of CBRN that may result in the requirement for DNA identification of the deceased and investigates the potential risks and difficulties associated with processing samples of this type.
authors.affiliation: East Midlands Forensic Pathology Unit, University of Leicester, Robert Kilpatrick Building, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester LE2 7LX, UK.
authors.forename: Eleni
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Socratous
authors.forename: Eleanor A M
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Graham
mesh_terms: D055885:Biohazard Release; D055884:Chemical Hazard Release; D004247:DNA / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D053836:DNA Degradation, Necrotic; D016172:DNA Fingerprinting; D006801:Humans; D009689:Nuclear Warfare; D018788:Radioactive Hazard Release; D013048:Specimen Handling; D023481:Terrorism
chemical_list: D004247:DNA