Step 11: Retained Objects
Recover foreign DNA or evidence retained in vagina"Muscular canal extending from the cervix to the hymen" (Faugno et al., 2012, p. 5). or rectum"The distal portion of the large intestine, beginning anterior to the third sacral vertebra" (Faugno et al. 2018, p. 6)..
- Collection of retained objects in prepubertal females should be done under sedation by physician, protocol, or direct supervision
- Collect retained object
- Air dry
- Once dry, place in additional evidence envelope
- Label envelope with patient’s name, date, time, and examiner’s initials
For more information on retained objects see the Protocol.
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