For a professional lab you can also try the archaeology/anthropology
dept. at Mercyhurst College in PA. One of their specialties is
forensic work on blood residues, including species of origin. They do
contract work, but be prepared for a long lead time.
http://mai.mercyhurst.edu/Contact%20Info/MAI_1h_contact_mai.htm
Phone: (814) 824-2581
David Walker
Talisman Restoration, Inc.
719 Swift St. #5
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 USA
Tel: 831 425 7847
Fax: 831 425 7829
email: [log in to unmask]
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> Hi everyone:
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> I have a client with a cotton Confederate (1860's) flag with stains
> that
> have historically been considered to be blood. My client is
> interested in
> having the stains analyzed to confirm or disprove this. I'm aware of
> fairly