Importancia en la toma de muestras biológicas y su conservación en mujeres victimas de violencia sexual

Abstract

Introduction: Early and effective collection of evidence, mainly biological samples, in cases of sexual violence is essential in the investigation of these crimes and, in particular, helps to identify the perpetrator and help the victim to go to court. Objective: To describe the procedures for the collection of biological samples and their conservation in women victims of sexual violence. Materials and methods: Retrospective, descriptive study, searched by database: on the page of Pubmed, Scielo, Wiley Online Library, Elseiver, BMJ Global Health and UpToDate, considering those published in the last five years and the most relevant in relation to the subject. Conclusion: The collection of biological samples must be careful, respecting biosafety standards, using 2-3 swabs at each anatomical site, following a protection protocol to keep the samples refrigerated until they are sent to a laboratory for evaluation.