Forensic Chemistry of Blood Types Kit

Blood typing is a method of classifying blood based on the presence or absence of specific proteins, called erythrocytes, on the surface of red blood cells. Blood type, an inherited characteristic, is valuable to know in that it affects medical procedures, such as surgery and transfusions, paternity testing, as well as serving as evidence in criminal investigations. Determining blood type can help provide supporting evidence or eliminate a possible suspect’s involvement in a crime.

Forensic Chemistry of Blood Types Kit

This activity includes a Teacher's Manual and Student Guide and Analysis copy masters.

Note: This kit uses Simulated Blood and is safe for classroom use.

Materials included in this kit:

• Blood Typing Trays
• Four Simulated Blood Samples (Victim, Suspect #1, Suspect #2,
  Crime Scene)
• One set of ABO/Rh Blood Typing Anti-sera
• One package Mixing Sticks
• Teacher's Manual
• Student Guide
• Analysis copy masters

Materials needed but not supplied:

• Safety equipment (goggles/glasses, aprons, gloves)

Includes enough material for 15 groups.  This item is an Innovating Science™ kit manufactured by Aldon Corporation.