Least Square Deconvolution (LSD) uses quantitative allele peak data
derived obtained from a sample containing the DNA of more than one
contributor to resolve the best-fit genotype profile of each contributor.
The resolution is based on finding the least square fit of the mass ratio
coefficients at each locus to come closest to the quantitative allele
peak data. Consistent top-ranked mass ratio combinations from each locus
can be pooled to form at least one composite DNA profile at a subset of
the available loci. The top-ranked DNA profiles can be used to check
against the profile of a suspect or be used to search for a matching
profile in a DNA database.