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The basic idea of luminol is to reveal blood traces with a light producing chemical reaction between several chemicals and hemoglobin.

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Luminol can be ised to detect traces of blood without compromissing protential DNA typing

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Q: What is luminol used for in crime scenes?
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The chemical used to locate blood at a crime scene?

Luminol


Is luminol safe in the blood stream?

Luminal is a substance that is used in glow sticks to make them glow. It is also used by forensic investigators to detect blood at crime scenes. Luminal is a dangerous substance and it is not safe at all for the blood stream. You should avoid contact with the skin and mucous membranes.


How does temperature affect luminol at a crime scene?

If the temperature is cold then the luminol will have a brighter excited state than if the temperature was hot or room temp.


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