How to check if the bio-sample is comtaminated with human DNA ?

10 October 2016 1 8K Report

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How to check if the bio-sample (e.g. Urine, Blood) is contaminated with human DNA ? Any suggestions about methods and protocol would be highly appreciated.

Thanks

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