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Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Protocol

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THE SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION KIT

The following sections of the Protocol detail the evidence collection steps as each is set out in the Kit instruction sheet.

See Appendix A.

The Evidence Collection Kit contents include:

Instructions
Forms
Paper bags with labels affixed
FTA blood collection paper/card envelopes
Folded paper sheets fingernail scraper
Sterile, cotton-tipped swabs
Swabbie towel
Plastic comb
Slide mailer
Microscope slides
Swab boxes
Filter paper disc
Lancet
Drape sheet
Police evidence seals
Biohazard label

See Appendix A-1.

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