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[Determination of the C3 component in relation to paternity suits]
Soudni Lekarstvi
|August 1, 1977
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The complement C3 component, following hereditary laws, can assess fatherhood in paternity cases. Its presence, whether one or two zones, depends on serum quality and lab techniques for reliable results.
Area of Science:
- Immunogenetics
- Forensic Serology
Abstract:
The C3 component which is a part of the complement appears to be of significance in assessing fatherhood in paternity causes. Its occurrence follow hereditary laws, in homozygotes the phenotype is represented by one, in heterozypotes by two zones designated as S, F and SF. The demonstration depends on the quality of the serum and the laboratory technique used. The same applies to the reliability of the readings.