SPECIMEN
How many tubes are required for the draw?
what is 8
Block 11 needs who's contact information name at least one
Commanding Officer, Special Agent, Investigator, Legal Officer, and/or designee and include an official e-mail address of the requestor
Who sign block 12?
The phlebotomist
What does AFMES stand for?
The armed forces medical examiner system
what are the two types of tubes use to collect AFMES
K2 EDTA (lavender top) and Sodium Fluoride/Potassium Oxalate (gray top)
Can form 18 be filled out manually?
Yes, as long as handwriting is legible
When turning over the AFMES to another shift what must be completed?
The custody log and lock box and key
How many types of AFMES are there
4
what is the minimum required level of urine?
50mL
What is the name of the form 18?
Forensic Toxicology investigation
Who is the last person to receive an AFMES
Mailouts
What are the 4 types of AFMES?
AI- Aircraft incident
IN- Investigation incident
DFSA- Drug facilitated sexual assault
DWI/DUI- Driving while/under the influence
Do the blood and urine go in the same biohazard bag?
No, they go in separate bags
Where can I find form 18
In the AFMES binder, media lab (124776.69)
or on the AFMES website
How long are record retained?
2 yrs
What the difference between an AFMES and FIT FOR FULL?
AFMES is legal action is being taken
FIT FOR FULL is ensuring personal readiness