anal2.3. Evaluation of the saliva swab screening application.
Three experimental series were performed in order to evaluate the usability of the developed saliva swab screening application. First, the sensitivity was studied by screening swabs with different amounts of saliva and different amylase activity levels. Second, the effect of the screening on DNA recovery was investigated. Third, a study with saliva on glass bottles was performed, in order to test the screening tool in a ‘‘crime scene like’’ environment