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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 />

the telephone conversat on accept ng the<br />

ev dence.<br />

The quant ty <strong>of</strong> b olog cal spec mens<br />

subm tted depends on whether the dent ty <strong>of</strong><br />

a tox c substance s known, the route <strong>of</strong><br />

adm n strat on, the t me after exposure that<br />

b olog cal spec mens are collected, and<br />

whether subjects(s) or v ct m(s) are l v ng or<br />

deceased. Call the Laboratory at<br />

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

specimens to ensure that the correct<br />

quantity is submitted. The commun cat on<br />

accompany ng the ev dence must reference<br />

the telephone conversat on accept ng the<br />

ev dence.<br />

Each b olog cal spec men must be placed n<br />

separate, labeled, sealed glass tubes, plast c<br />

cups, or heat-sealed or resealable plast c<br />

bags. Affix BIOHAZARD labels to the inside<br />

and outs de conta ners.<br />

Refr gerate or freeze b olog cal spec mens<br />

dur ng storage and sh pp ng to prevent<br />

deter orat on. Pack so that no breakage,<br />

leakage, or contam nat on occurs.<br />

Subm t a copy <strong>of</strong> the autopsy or nc dent<br />

report.<br />

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