Wet-to-Dry Transfer
Definition
The process of air-drying wet biological exhibits (bloody clothing, wet swabs) before final sealing. Sealing wet biological material in any container causes bacterial growth that degrades DNA; air-drying prevents this.
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- Search, Collection, Packaging and PreservationThe process of air-drying wet biological exhibits (bloody clothing, wet swabs) before final sealing. Sealing wet biological material in any container causes ba...