Semenogelin
Definition
Semenogelin is a seminal-associated protein targeted by some forensic biological assays. A test result is interpreted using the method’s specificity, sensitivity, controls and specimen conditions, and does not independently identify a donor or establish the activity that deposited material.
- Context
- Biological screening
For example, a seminal-protein assay can supply one biological finding without identifying which person contributed material or what activity occurred.
Negative findings may also require the assay’s sensitivity and material history to be considered.
Related terms
- Confirmatory Role
- A validated interpretive role of a more specific method, not a claim of infallibility. Specify what target or proposition it addresses and...
- Invalid Result
- A test result failing required performance or control conditions. Screening can guide further examination while allowing alternative causes. Do not report invalid...
- Presumptive Result
- A screening finding indicating a possibility while allowing alternative causes. An invalid result instead fails a required condition for the method’s intended...
- Sample Prioritisation
- A documented choice of examinations directed at relevant questions and competing explanations. Whole-item recovery can permit controlled later sampling where suitable. More...
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- Biological Sample Screening and Presumptive TestsA seminal-associated protein targeted by some forensic assays.