Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault (DFSA) Toxicology Collection Kit

When drug-facilitated sexual assault is suspected, timely and correctly handled toxicology specimens are critical. This DFSA toxicology collection kit supports the controlled collection and transfer of blood and urine specimens, helping frontline clinicians and investigators maintain specimen integrity and an unbroken chain of custody from the point of care to laboratory submission.

Designed to be used alongside an existing sexual assault evidence collection kit, the BU-DFRE kit provides clearly structured documentation and packing materials so medical personnel can collect specimens confidently, then hand the sealed kit to the investigating officer for submission to the crime laboratory.

Why this kit is used

• Supports rapid DFSA toxicology specimen collection when impairment or memory gaps are reported.
• Helps standardise workflows for medical personnel with dedicated instruction sheets and forms.
• Built around chain-of-custody handling, sealing, and biohazard-labelling for controlled transfer.

Key features

• Pre-sealed kit box with chain-of-custody and biohazard labelling for compliant handling.
• Victim information documentation (2-ply NCR) to support accurate recording and transfer.
• Dedicated holder for secure packing of blood tubes and urine bottle.
• Tamper-evident seals for specimen security and sealed shipping.
• Absorbent packaging components to help manage leakage risk during transport.

What’s included

• 1 × Pre-sealed kit box with chain-of-custody and biohazard label (approx. 15.2 cm L × 12.1 cm W × 6.4 cm H)
• 1 × Kit instruction sheet / FDA insert
• 1 × Victim information form (2-ply NCR paper)
• 1 × Inner box blood tube and urine bottle holder
• 1 × 100 mL urine specimen bottle
• 1 × Multi-sample needle (20G × approx. 38 mm)
• 1 × Safety tube and needle holder
• 1 × Alcohol-free PVP prep pad
• 2 × 10 mL blood collection tubes (grey-stoppered)
• 3 × Tamper-evident specimen security seals
• 1 × Resealable bag containing a liquid absorbing sheet
• 1 × Tamper-evident kit box shipping seal

Operational workflow

Collect blood and urine specimens in accordance with local clinical and investigative protocols, complete the included documentation, apply the tamper-evident seals, and transfer the sealed kit to the investigating officer for submission with the associated sexual assault evidence collection materials. This approach is intended to support consistent handling from examination to laboratory analysis.

Common questions

Is this kit used on its own?

It is designed to be used in conjunction with an existing sexual assault evidence collection kit when DFSA is suspected.

What specimens does it support?

This kit supports collection of blood (2 × 10 mL tubes) and urine (100 mL bottle) for toxicology submission.

How does it support chain of custody?

The kit includes a pre-sealed box with chain-of-custody labelling, tamper-evident specimen security seals, and documentation intended for use by medical personnel prior to transfer to the investigating officer.