Attachment 9B_Swab Box Steps 1,3,9,10,11.pdf

This file is a technical procedural document for sexual assault evidence collection kits used in Maine's Master Agreement for Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits. The document provides step-by-step instructions for specific steps in the swab box collection process, specifically steps 1, 3, 9, 10, and 11. These steps outline the detailed procedures that collection personnel must follow when processing evidence swabs during the sexual assault kit examination process. The instructions appear to be part of a comprehensive standardized protocol designed to ensure consistency and proper handling of forensic evidence across the state's healthcare and law enforcement agencies involved in sexual assault evidence collection.

The document serves as a procedural reference guide rather than a procurement or contracting document, establishing the technical standards and operational requirements that vendors and healthcare facilities must comply with when executing the Master Agreement. It ensures that all sexual assault evidence collection kits meet Maine's standardized collection protocols and that personnel administering these kits follow uniform procedures for evidence handling, documentation, and chain of custody requirements. This type of detailed procedural specification is critical for maintaining the integrity of forensic evidence and ensuring admissibility in legal proceedings throughout Maine.