Sex determination efficacy of Papanicolaou and acriflavine Schiff stains in buccal smears

Conclusion: Sex determination using buccal smear is a simple and reliable method. AF Schiff stain is better both qualitatively and quantitatively when compared to PAP stain, thus aids in more accurate sex determination.

http://www.jfds.org/text.asp?2017/9/1/46/206480

Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - May 18, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Tibin Kaithappillil Baby Priya Thomas Jayanthi Palani Rekha Krishna Pillai Bindhu Pushparajan Ramakrishnan Source Type: research