(4)
Separate the instructions and remaining bar code if not used from the bloodstain
card by tearing along the perforation, and discard. Next, fold along the perforated
edge of the two duplicate halves of the bloodstain card for packaging.
(5)
Place both bloodstain cards, with a desiccant packet, into one side of the double
shipping pouch. Place the blood spotted end of the cards into the pouch first.
Bulging of the pouch should be avoided by reducing the amount of entrapped air.
Excess air should be removed by gentle hand pressure over the pouch prior to
sealing of the pouch. Heat sealing of the pouch is preferable. A heat sealer can be
provided with collection supplies. If using a self-sealing pouch, seal the pouch by
first folding the lip closure on the perforated line that is located approximately "
from the opening of the pouch. Second, remove the tape from the lip of the pouch to
expose the adhesive. Third, fold the lip of the pouch along the perforated line so
that the adhesive adheres to itself, press along the adhesive to ensure proper closure.
(6)
Place the oral swab vial with the oral swab in the vial into the other side of the
double shipping pouch. DO NOT SEPARATE THE DOUBLE SHIPPING
POUCHES, NOR PLACE THE ORAL SWAB IN THE SAME POUCH AS THE
BLOODSTAIN CARD. Seal the pouch as stated in paragraph (5) above.
NOTE: DO NOT PLACE THE DOUBLE SHIPPING POUCH IN THE 6"X8"
TRANSFER POUCH FOR SHIPMENT TO THE REPOSITORY.
4.
Shipment of Specimens to the Repository. Place the sealed double shipping pouches in a
mailing pouch, (20 specimens per mailing pouch) furnished with the collection supplies. The
use of other suitable mailing containers (cardboard boxes) is permitted and encouraged. If
using cardboard boxes it is not necessary to package the specimens in the mailing pouches.
When ready for shipment, seal the box. Before sealing, place a sheet of paper in the box or
pouch with a point of contact, telephone number, and the number of specimens being shipped.
It is not necessary to provide a list of the specimens with each shipment. The specimens can
be mailed by USPS or shipped by an express carrier. If shipment cannot be immediately
accomplished, the shipping container should be stored in a cool, dry environment away from
direct heat. Specimens shall be mailed within 10 days of collection if stored under the above
conditions. Mail to:
ARMED FORCES INSTITUTE OF PATHOLOGY
DOD DNA SPECIMEN REPOSITORY
16050 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, SUITE 100
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
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