To protect yourself from biohazards and to protect the evidence from becoming contaminated:

• Use new gloves for each piece of evidence
• Use clean or new implements to manipulate the sample
• Minimize contact with the sample (use a swab or forceps, etc.)
• If possible allow evidence to dry before packaging
• Collect and package evidence separately
• Do not fold together a bloodstained garment
• AVOID DIRECT CONTACT with the evidence sample

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