NCJ Number
112950
Journal
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Volume: 57 Issue: 7 Dated: (July 1988) Pages: 8-9
Date Published
1988
Length
2 pages
Annotation
This article discusses the dangers faced by forensic laboratory workers of possible infection by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and a new technique designed to inactivate the AIDS virus in body fluids.
Abstract
The procedure used extremely high levels of gamma radiation (up to 1,000,000 rads), and x-ray irradiation on selected samples of liquid and dried blood, semen, and saliva. The samples were reanalyzed, then subjected to approximately 25,000 rads of x-ray irradiation. Based on results, the FBI Laboratory altered its policy on accepting evidence from persons with AIDS or exposed to HIV. Detailed results of this research project are being compiled for publication in a scientific journal. 5 footnotes.