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captainjonesify

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on: Aug 17, 2018
What substance should be added to blood samples collected from a crime scene? Name two reasons for adding this substance to blood evidence.
 
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How should packages containing biological evidence be stored until they are delivered to a laboratory? Name one common exception and describe how it should be stored.
 
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Reply #1 on: Aug 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The preservative EDTA (ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid) should be added to blood samples collected from a crime scene. EDTA serves as a preservative and inhibits the activity of enzymes that degrade DNA.

Answer to Question 2

Packages containing biological evidence should be refrigerated or stored in a cool location out of direct sunlight until delivery to the laboratory. One common exception is blood mixed with soil, which must be stored in a clean glass or plastic container and immediately frozen.


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