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Posted on June 12, 2023 (June 12, 2023) by Tony Qing

“The distal portion of the large intestine, beginning anterior to the third sacral vertebra” (Faugno et al. 2018, p. 6).

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      • Introduction
      • Informed Consent with Child and Guardian
      • SAEK Exam Forensic Report Form
      • Oral Swabs
      • Patient’s DNA Swabs / FTA Card
      • Head Hair Combings
      • Clipped Head Hair Standards
      • Clothing Collection
      • Dried Secretion / Debris Collection
      • Fingernail Swabs
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