Comprehensive Processing Guide for Bloody Surfaces
SKU: BB-HCMaster the science and application of latent print enhancement techniques for bloody surfaces with this comprehensive forensic guide. Designed for forensic professionals, students, and agencies who want comprehensive standardized and easy-to-follow references for their blood processing toolkit.
This all-in-one reference brings together seven blood reagents and three amino acid reagents into a single, standardized system eliminating guesswork and streamlining your workflow from scene to lab.
This guide includes seven blood reagents:
- Acid Fuchsin
- Acid Violet 17 (NEW!)
- Acid Yellow 7
- Amido Black
- Coomassie Blue
- Leucocrystal Violet (LCV)
- Merbromin
As well as three amino acid reagents (NEW!):
- 1,2-Indanedione
- DFO
- Ninhydrin
NEW! Foundational Chapter Included:
Start with a dedicated chapter on matrix targeting (blood vs. eccrine/sebaceous)—giving you a deeper understanding of how different reagents interact with specific components, and how that impacts sensitivity and results.
This 200+ page guide is packed with:
✔️ How each reagent works and what it targets
✔️ Step-by-step application techniques
✔️ How to prepare your own reagents (NEW!)
✔️ Fixative requirements and safety tips
✔️ FAQs to troubleshoot common issues
✔️ Full-color photos, charts, and visual references
Designed with consistency in mind, all guides follow the same format making it easy to compare chemicals and choose the right one for your scene or casework.