Thesis
Coagulation Biomarkers as Indicators of Time Since Deposition (TsD) in Blood Stains
Honours, Murdoch University
2025
Abstract
Within forensic science, blood is a valuable biological material sometimes found at crime scenes. When a person bleeds, a complex and intricately regulated process of haemostasis functions to stop the flow of blood (1). Platelets are a crucial element of haemostasis involved in the initial response to bleeding, the development of an insoluble fibrin clot, and the eventual degradation and dissolution of said clot (2,3). In this context, platelets have the unexplored potential to provide a reproducible model in estimating the time since deposition (TsD) of a bloodstain at a crime scene. This literature review aims to critically evaluate existing research on haemostatic processes, as well as their potential forensic applications. By identifying current trends, limitations, and gaps in existing research, this review provides the foundational context necessary for understanding the investigation of platelet concentration as a tool for TsD.
Details
- Title
- Coagulation Biomarkers as Indicators of Time Since Deposition (TsD) in Blood Stains
- Authors/Creators
- Elizabeth Aird
- Contributors
- Brendan Chapman (Supervisor) - Murdoch University, School of Medical, Molecular and Forensic SciencesMurray Adams (Supervisor) - Murdoch University, School of Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences
- Awarding Institution
- Murdoch University; Honours
- Identifiers
- 991005845963507891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences
- Resource Type
- Thesis
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