Enclosure (1) to COMDTINST 6510.1
(2)
Upon completion of the personal identification data, the reverse side of the
bloodstain card shall be completed. Using the fingerprint pad provided with the
collection supplies, the service member, deploying civilian or civilian contractor
shall place an imprint of their right index finger (finger next to the thumb) in the box
provided on the bloodstain card. The fingerprint should be taken by a single
moderate pressure touch of the finger to the appropriate box. The ink pad should be
used each time the fingerprint is taken. The fingerprint should not be rolled on the
card. Attention to this detail prevents smearing or illegible fingerprints. If an
illegible fingerprint is obtained, do not discard the bloodstain card, but use the extra
1 " X 1 " fingerprint labels supplied with the collection supplies. Apply the extra
label(s) to the bloodstain card, and repeat the fingerprint process until a readable
fingerprint is obtained. If the individual does not have a right index finger use the
left index finger, and annotate the bloodstain card. If the individual has no index
fingers then use the middle finger, and annotate the bloodstain card with the finger
that was used to take the print.
(3)
Have the service member, deploying civilian or contractor sign the card in either
number 2 pencil or ball point pen (no felt tip or fountain pens). Ensure that the
signature corresponds to the name the individual placed on the front of the
bloodstain card.
(4)
After verifying that all information is correct and complete on the bloodstain card
using a personnel roster, or an Identification Card, and the fingerprint is affixed, the
blood specimen can be collected.
c.
Specimen Collection
(1)
Blood Specimen Collection.
(a)
Fingerstick Method: Place the bloodstain card so that the filter paper side
containing the printed circles is facing up. Before any fingerstick is attempted,
ensure that the area to be pricked on the individual's finger is cleansed
thoroughly with an alcohol swab. Using the fingerstick device provided in the
collection supplies, prick any finger except the right index finger. Each
fingerstick device is designed to be used only once for safety purposes. Extra
fingerstick devices will be furnished to ensure that collection personnel have
enough devices on hand to complete the collection. Squeeze the pricked finger
to produce droplets of blood. Touch the blood droplets to the appropriate
circled areas of the bloodstain card so that the circled areas are at least half
covered with blood. If more than one fingerstick is necessary, use a different
finger for each stick until all four circles are at least half covered.
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