Current practices of sample packaging, sealing, storage and drying techniques in a medico-legal case Vidua RK1,*, Abraham SO2, Arora A3, Yadav J4, Bhargava DC5 1Additional Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal (AIIMS Bhopal) 2Junior Research Fellow, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal (AIIMS Bhopal) 3Professor & Head, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal (AIIMS Bhopal) 4Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal (AIIMS Bhopal) 5Senior Resident, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur (AIIMS Jodhpur) *Corresponding Author Dr. Raghvendra Kumar Vidua, Email : raghvendra.fmt@aiimsbhopal.edu.in
Online published on 16 November, 2023. Abstract Evidence is the basis of a medicolegal case. Forensic Pathologists collect biological evidence in cases of unnatural, violent, or unexpected deaths. The collection and preservation of biological evidence is one of the most crucial components of any forensic investigation. Even the slightest change or tampering can change the fate of a case. It can make a major impact in seeking justice and adhering to applicable laws. Although it may seem intuitive to place evidence in a bag or container for storage but it's critical to utilise specific evidence collection bags and containers for specific categories of evidence to preserve its integrity and efficacy in lab testing procedures. Proper evidence submission includes proper collection, drying, packaging, sealing and transportation etc. This paper aims to review all types of methods presently used to dry, pack, seal and preserve the integrity of biological evidences and recommend the necessary changes that should be made to make the process rapid and the biological evidences as tamper-proof. Top Keywords Biological evidence, Drying techniques, Tamper-proof packaging, Sealing, Preservation. Top |