The Biological Evidence Specialized Desiccant Tube is a key tool in preserving biological samples, especially DNA, by rapidly absorbing moisture and maintaining a dry, stable environment. This ensures that the collected evidence remains intact and viable for analysis, even in fluctuating environmental conditions.
Key Features:
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Rapid Moisture Absorption: The desiccant tube quickly absorbs moisture from the surrounding air, preventing sample degradation caused by humidity.
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DNA Protection: By maintaining a dry environment, it protects DNA and other biological materials from hydrolysis, which can lead to degradation or loss of integrity.
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Secure Storage: The tube ensures that collected biological evidence, such as blood, saliva, or tissue samples, is kept in optimal conditions for transport and long-term storage.
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Easy to Use: Simple to incorporate into standard forensic sample collection and storage procedures, offering reliable protection with minimal effort.
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Compact and Portable: The desiccant tube is lightweight and portable, making it suitable for use in the field, crime scenes, or any location where biological evidence is collected.
Operational Use:
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Incorporation in Collection Kits: Place the desiccant tube in the sample container or evidence bag immediately after sample collection to absorb excess moisture.
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Sample Preservation: The desiccant tube will continue to maintain a low-humidity environment, ensuring the biological sample is preserved during transport to the laboratory.
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Storage: Store the sealed samples in a cool, dry location until ready for analysis, ensuring no moisture has been introduced to the sample.
Scope:
The desiccant tube is widely used in forensic investigations, medical diagnostics, environmental studies, and any field that requires the collection, preservation, and transport of biological evidence, especially DNA.