The Kastle-Meyer test gives a positive or negative reaction to the presence of blood, and can place suspects and weapons at a scene of crime. Kastle-Meyer is a presumptive blood test in which a chemical indicator (reagent), phenolphthalein, is used to detect possible presence of blood component, haemoglobin, in a specimen. Kastle-Meyer is a presumptive blood test in which a chemical indicator (reagent), phenolphthalein, is used to detect possible presence of blood component, haemoglobin, in a specimen. DETAINEDA presumptive blood test using the Kastle-Meyer kit returned positive results. PATHOLOGISTHe had bled to death, according to the pathologist who performed the autopsy in the presence crime scene and homicide section teams.

Source: Daily Nation May 20, 2019 03:56 UTC