Wet Stains on Absorbent Surfaces

As shown in the video below, procedures for collecting wet stains on absorbent surfaces are as follows:

• Submit the entire item, if possible.
• Use one or more sterile cotton swabs to soak up the stain.
• If the stain is small, concentrate the stain on the tip of the swab.
• Thoroughly air-dry the sample.
• Document that the stain was found wet and identify from where the stain was collected.

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