Which of the following would be the most appropriate way to store or transport a sample of blood? (Forensic Science)

A. Wet blood is allowed to first air dry before a scraping is taken

B. Dried blood is carefully collected on a cotton swab

C. Blood is placed in a tightly sealed glass jar in preparation for transport.

D. When found on an object, only the part of the object that contains blood should be collected.

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Chaz Heath

13 February, 14:20

Which of the following would be the most appropriate way to store or transport a sample of blood? (Forensic Science)

A. Wet blood is allowed to first air dry before a scraping is taken

B. Dried blood is carefully collected on a cotton swab

C. Blood is placed in a tightly sealed glass jar in preparation for transport.

D. When found on an object, only the part of the object that contains blood should be collected.

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Karla Cortez · Answer 1

Ok, I take Chemistry, not forensics but I'm gonna say it's not B, and I'd like to ask if in your lessons you usually learn about dried or wet blood? C seems like a good answer if you learn about wet blood.

Ginny · Answer 2

Answer: C. Blood is placed in a tightly sealed glass jar in preparation for transport.

Explanation:

Blood is an evidence which can be used to establish the identity of the culprit or the victim. The blood evidence can be found both in the dry and wet forms.

C. Blood is placed in a tightly sealed glass jar in preparation for transport. is the correct option. This is because of the fact that the blood being in a fluid form should be packed and transported in the glass jar so that it remains uncontaminated with the airborne microbes and dust particles. The contamination may affect the analysis process of the blood.