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Handbook of Forensic Services (pdf) - FBI

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<strong>Handbook</strong> <strong>of</strong> Forens c Serv ces 2007<br />

M scellaneous (strychn ne, cyan de).<br />

Questions concerning toxicology evidence<br />

should be directed to 703-632-8441. Follow the<br />

ev dence subm ss on d rect ons, nclud ng<br />

Requesting Evidence Examinations and<br />

Packaging and Shipping Evidence.<br />

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Accept ng ev dence n alleged po son<br />

nvest gat ons w ll be based on whether the<br />

v ct m(s) sought med cal attent on or a<br />

susp c ous death occurred. A doctor’s med cal<br />

evaluat on and report must be ncluded w th<br />

the ev dence.<br />

B olog cal ev dence n drug-fac l tated assaults<br />

must nclude a ur ne sample. The ur ne must<br />

be collected as soon as poss ble after the<br />

assault but must not have been collected<br />

more than 96 hours after the alleged<br />

drugg ng.<br />

Tox colog cal analys s <strong>of</strong> ha r spec mens w ll<br />

be performed only for specific drugs or<br />

po sons. Call the Laboratory at<br />

703-632-8441 prior to submitting hair to<br />

ensure that the evidence will be accepted<br />

for examination. The commun cat on<br />

accompany ng the ev dence must reference<br />

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