Bear bile ID Flashcards
1
Q
Where does bear bile come from?
A
Gallbladders of bears - usually Asiatic black bear
2
Q
How much marketed bear bile was actually from pigs?
A
65%
3
Q
Why is it not possible to identify bear gallbladders?
A
They are indistinct from those of pigs or goats
4
Q
What does the dipstick test detect?
A
The presence of bear albumin in blood, saliva and liquid bile.
5
Q
How long does the dipstick test take?
A
5 minutes
6
Q
What does HPLC determine?
A
The concentration of TC - Asiatic black bear has low amount compared to North america and Polar bear
7
Q
What are the advantages of bear bile as forensic evidence?
A
Dipstick test for preliminary testing
8
Q
What are the disadvantages of bear bile as forensic evidence?
A
Not possible to distinguish gallbladders so testing is time consuming and expensive.
