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Collection Procedures for Dried Saliva

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Special collection procedures for dried saliva:

  • Cigarette filters and envelopes should NOT be handled with bare hands in order to avoid contamination. To prevent contamination of the evidence with your own DNA, always wear gloves when coming into contact with anything at a crime scene.

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