MTDNA IS AN AID TO IDENTIFICATION ONLY

I would suggest that you take a look at the JPAC site here to get the facts, if you require them. You will see that MtDNA is not unique to a given individual and does not give a positive identification, although it is an invaluable tool which can assist in the process. Read on!

Results to date. The latest official figures that I have for recoveries and identifications from Vietnam are:

 

ITEM

DETAIL

TOTAL UNACCOUNTED FOR IN 1992

1,783

IDENTIFIED SINCE 1992

355

REMAINING TO BE RECOVERED

1,428

SUCCESS RATE IN RECOVERY AND ID

20%

(These figures are as of September 2003 and may have changed slightly.)

 


This page was last updated on 19 November 2003.