Biological Collection Kit

Biological Collection Kit

The Biological Collection Kit is a comprehensive forensic investigation kit designed for the systematic collection, preliminary examination, handling, preservation, and documentation of biological evidence and other trace materials at crime scenes. The kit contains a range of specialized instruments, laboratory consumables, specimen collection accessories, illumination devices, measuring tools, and personal protective equipment to support crime scene investigators and forensic personnel during evidence recovery and processing. All components are supplied together in a moulded storage box for organized storage, convenient transportation, and field use.

The kit includes filter paper (1 piece) for collecting, absorbing, or transferring suitable biological samples; towel (1 piece) for general cleaning and handling purposes; table magnifier (1 piece) for examining small objects and visible traces; and ABFO scales (2 pieces) for photographic documentation and accurate measurement of evidence. Wooden picklers (10 pieces) are provided as small wooden tools for suitable sample manipulation and collection tasks, while watch glasses (2 pieces) support the temporary holding or examination of small specimens. EDTA tubes (8 pieces) are included for the collection or storage of appropriate blood specimens where EDTA anticoagulant is required, and jute thread (1 roll) is supplied for general evidence-handling or securing purposes where appropriate.

For labeling, recording, and scene documentation, the kit contains pencils (2 pieces), soft markers (2 pieces), and evidence markers numbered 1–16 (1 set). These items assist investigators in identifying evidence locations, marking exhibits, and maintaining clear documentation during crime scene photography and evidence recording. Sanitizer (1 unit) is provided to support hand hygiene and contamination-control procedures.

The kit also contains an endocervical brush and spatula (1 set) for the collection of appropriate biological specimens by trained personnel; a small handheld magnifier with LED illumination (1 piece) for inspecting small details under enhanced lighting; and a large handheld magnifier with 5× zoom (1 piece) for closer examination of visible evidence and trace materials. A dissection instruments box (1 set) provides instruments for suitable specimen handling and examination. Test tubes (2 pieces) are included for holding appropriate samples, while a glass stirrer (1 piece) supports mixing or transferring suitable materials during examination.

For biological sample collection and handling, the kit includes swab sticks with containers (2 pieces), capillary tubes (1 packet), assorted evidence specimen containers (6 pieces), cavity slides (1 packet), and a dust-remover brush (1 piece). These components support the collection, temporary containment, transfer, or preliminary examination of suitable biological specimens and trace evidence, depending on the material being recovered and the applicable forensic procedure. A black liquid container bottle (1 piece) is provided for holding an appropriate liquid used during evidence collection or processing, subject to its intended application. Colored wooden spatulas (1 packet) are included for suitable sample manipulation and collection tasks.

Additional consumables include gauze cloth (1 roll) for appropriate absorption or collection-related applications, disposable shoe covers (5 pieces) to help reduce the transfer of contaminants from footwear, face masks (5 pieces) to support contamination-control practices, surgical-grade latex gloves (5 pieces) for hand protection during evidence handling, absorbent cotton (1 unit) for suitable collection or absorption purposes, and swabs (1 packet) for collecting biological traces from relevant surfaces.

The combination of collection tools, specimen containers, measuring and magnification devices, documentation accessories, and protective consumables makes the kit suitable for supporting forensic fieldwork involving biological evidence such as suspected blood, saliva, and other biological traces, subject to the suitability of each supplied component and the applicable collection protocol. The protective accessories and individual collection materials help investigators follow appropriate contamination-prevention practices, while the measuring scales and evidence markers assist with photographic documentation and recording the position of recovered exhibits. All listed components are organized in a moulded storage box, providing a single, portable arrangement for storage, transportation, and access during crime scene investigations.

The kit is intended for use by trained crime scene investigators and forensic personnel in accordance with established evidence collection, packaging, labeling, preservation, and chain-of-custody procedures. Appropriate specimen containers and collection materials should be selected according to the type of evidence, and collected samples should be handled, stored, and transported under suitable conditions to preserve their integrity for subsequent laboratory examination and DNA analysis, where applicable.