{"id":4359,"date":"2014-10-17T10:00:05","date_gmt":"2014-10-17T15:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coleparmer.com\/blog\/?p=4359"},"modified":"2019-09-24T11:20:06","modified_gmt":"2019-09-24T17:20:06","slug":"5-forensic-supplies-to-keep-samples-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coleparmer.com\/blog\/5-forensic-supplies-to-keep-samples-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Forensic Supplies to Keep Samples Safe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Most of us have either witnessed a crime scene investigation, otherwise known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coleparmer.com\/Category\/Forensics\/57115?referred_id=5618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">forensics<\/a>, or viewed one on TV. From collecting fingerprints to DNA samples to other evidence, these samples are crucial to for the prosecutors\u2019 case in administering justice.<\/p>\n<p>Investigative labs use forensic supplies to maintain chain of custody in evidence collection. Key equipment and supplies are necessary to preserve the integrity of these samples\u2014and of the lab itself.<\/p>\n<p>Here are five for sample handling and preservation:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4361\" style=\"width: 187px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coleparmer.com\/Product\/Cole_Parmer_Dual_Cool_Electrophoresis_System_w_Casting_Kit_10x1_0mm_Well\/EW-28571-02?referred_id=5618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4361\" class=\"wp-image-4361\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coleparmer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/cole-parmer-dual-cool-electrophoresis-system.gif\" alt=\"Cole-Parmer\u00ae Dual Cool Electrophoresis System with Casting Kit\" width=\"177\" height=\"185\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4361\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cole-Parmer\u00ae Dual Cool Electrophoresis System with Casting Kit<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coleparmer.com\/Category\/Electrophoresis_Products\/1145?referred_id=5618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Gel electrophoresis systems<\/a>: Gel electrophoresis is a method to separate DNA, RNA or proteins by electric current typically in an agarose gel<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coleparmer.com\/Category\/Sampling_Bags\/7733?referred_id=5618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Sampling bags<\/a> for collection<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coleparmer.com\/Category\/Incubators\/2444?referred_id=5618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Incubators<\/a> of various types to provide a controlled environment to conduct many different experiments<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coleparmer.com\/Category\/Sterilizers\/5555?referred_id=5618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Sterilizers<\/a> or laboratory autoclaves to keep equipment and supplies free from contamination<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coleparmer.com\/Category\/Refrigerators\/2677?referred_id=5618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Refrigerators and freezers<\/a> for preserving evidence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>View our full range of <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coleparmer.com\/Category\/Forensics\/57115?referred_id=5618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>forensics<\/em><\/a><em> supplies.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most of us have either witnessed a crime scene investigation, otherwise known as forensics, or viewed one on TV. 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