Disputed maternity can be solved by
using the following tests, EXCEPT:
a) Blood grouping
b) HLA typing
c) Preciptin test
d) DNA fingerprinting
Correct Answer - C
Precipitin test is an antigen-antibody reaction test, used to
distinguish between species.
It uses species specific antiserum.
It will not be used for disputed maternity.
Ref: Textbook of Medical Jurisprudence, Forensic Medicine and
Toxicology By Parikh, 6th Edition, Pages 7-21 ; The Essentials of
Forensic Medicine and Toxicology By K S Narayan Reddy, 27th
Edition, Pages 402