Touch DNA ?

[TomC]

I was told that there is a new method of DNA testing called
"Touch DNA" Can anyone give me information on this testing method ?
I would like some indepth information if possible.

Thank You.
TomC

[Stacey.Johnson]

I may not have much insight into this topic, but, I have processed for touch DNA.

We had a serial burglar in our area. After sending tech after tech out to these scenes to search for fingerprints, it was decided that we would instead collect swabs of items/areas touched by the suspect in order to collect touch DNA. Our state lab agreed to analyze these swabs for DNA, because it was a serial case.

From what I understand, other agencies have done the same.

StaceyJ