| ASTM E2123-09 - 15.8.2009 |
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| Significance and Use |
The procedures put forth in this standard are designed to preserve sexual assault evidence items during collection, storage, and transmittal for analysis at an appropriate laboratory. |
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| 1. Scope |
1.1 This practice describes the basic considerations that will help preserve different items or types of sexual assault related evidence for subsequent analysis. This practice is designed to be used in conjunction with other specifications, guides, and practices associated with sexual assault examinations that are listed in Section 2. |
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| 2. Referenced Documents |
The Biological Evidence Preservation Handbook: Best Practices for Evidence Handlers | |
E2057-23 | Standard Specifications for Preparation of Laboratory Analysis Requests in Sexual Violence Investigations |
E1843-20 | Standard Guide for Sexual Violence Investigation, Examination, and Evidence Collection Protocol |
E1732-25e1 | Standard Terminology Relating to Forensic Science (Includes all amendments and changes 10/27/2025). |
E1459-24 | Standard Practice for Physical Evidence Labeling and Related Documentation |
E1492-25 | Standard Practice for Receiving, Documenting, Storing, and Retrieving Evidence by a Forensic Service Provider |
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