Blood Evidence Worksheet

Student Name:
Time Estimate: 30 minutes

Forensic Analysis:

In the field tests:

Follow the instructions in the lesson to complete the chart.
Red substance on the door frame Other Areas of the Home
Luminol
Kastle-Meyer Test

In the lab tests:

Use the next chart for blood analysis. Fill out your chart with a + and – to show clumping or no clumping in
each blood sample.
Blood source Anti-A Serum Anti-B Serum Anti-Rh Serum Blood Type

Crime Scene

Victim

Suspect 1

Suspect 2

Suspect 3

Lesson Connections:

1. Which suspect had the same blood type as the blood on the door frame?
2. Is this match enough to convict the suspect of the crime? Why or why not?
3. What are some struggles forensic scientists may have when collecting and testing blood evidence?
4. Explain what would occur if blood type A was mixed with Anti-A serum.
5. What components of blood are in the crime scene sample? Which components are absent?

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