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Rape Exam Supply List
Evidence Collection Kits
ð Montana rape kits (a.k.a. Sex Crime Evidence Collection Kits)
ð Montana toxicology kits
Evidence Collection Materials
ð Sterile cotton swabs (packaged in pairs)
ð Sterile water or saline
ð Disposable urine cups
ð Large (20-50cc) disposable syringes (no needle)
ð Extra grey-top blood tubes
ð Small scissors for trimming matted hair
Packaging Material
ð Small, medium and large paper grocery bags
ð Paper letter envelopes
Evidence Labeling
ð Hospital identification stickers with patient information
ð Large and small tip permanent markers (“Sharpies” or equivalent)
Evidence Sealing
ð Wide adhesive packing tape
ð Hospital identification stickers with patient information
Evidence Storage
ð Bench paper, butcher paper or large paper towels
ð Swab/evidence drying system
ð Secured refrigerated and non-refrigerated areas for evidence storage
Patient Clothing
ð Work with your local victim advocate organizations in providing patient clothing.
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Toluidine Blue Staining References
Bays, J., & Lewman, L. V. (1992). Toluidine blue in the detection at autopsy of perineal and anal lacerations in victims of sexual abuse. Arch Pathol Lab Med, 116(6), 620-21.
Hochmeister, M.N., Whelan, M., Borer, U.V., Gehrig, C., Binda, S., Berzlanovich, A., Rauch, E., Dirnhofer, R. (1997). Effects of toluidine blue and destaining reagents used in sexual assault examinations on the ability to obtain DNA profiles from postcoital vaginal swabs. Journal of Forensic Science, 42(2):316-319.
Jones, J.S., Dunnuck, C., Rossman, L., Wynn, B.N., Nelson-Horan, C., (2004). Significance of toluidine blue positive findings after speculum examination for sexual assault. American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 22(3):201-203.
Jones, J. S., Rossman, L., Hartman, M., & Alexander, C. C. (2003). Anogenital injuries in adolescents after consensual sexual intercourse. Acad Emerg Med, 10(12), 1378-83.
Lauber, A.A., Souma, M.L. (1982) Use of toluidine blue for documentation of traumatic intercourse. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 60(5):644-648.
McCauley, J., Gorman, R.L., Guzinski, G. (1986). Toluidine blue in the detection of perineal lacerations in pediatric and adolescent sexual abuse victims. Pediatrics, 78(6):1039-1043.
McCauley, J., Guzinski, G., Welch, R., Gorman, R., Osmers, F. (1987). Toluidine blue in the corroboration of rape in the adult victim. American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 5(2):105-108.
Micromedex, Inc., Vol. 95: Tolonium-Toxicologic Managements
Slaughter, L., Brown, C.R., Crowley, S., Peck, R. (1997). Patterns of genital injury in female sexual assault victims. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology,176(3):609-616.
This project was supported by Grant Nos. 06-W05-82244, 07-W05-90068, and 08-W05-90412 awarded by the Montana Board of Crime Control (MBCC) through the Office of Justice Programs, US Department of Justice. Points of view in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the US Department of Justice.
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Rape Summary of Evidence Swabbing Rules
Rule
/Body Orifice
(mouth, vagina, and rectum) /Body Surface
(skin, hair, and fingernails)Moisten Swabs with Water
or Saline / No / Yes
Make Microscope Slide or
Smear / Yes / No
Number of Swabs Used
Together / 2
(4 for vaginal area) / 2
Omit if Bathed or Showered / No / Yes
Spin swabs during collection / Yes / Yes
Allow 30 seconds for absorption / Yes / Yes
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