You arrive at the scene of a homicide and see a blood soaked shirt on the floor. Once it is properly documented, which of the following containers should you place it in for transportation to the crime lab?

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A blood-soaked shirt should be placed in a paper bag for transportation to the crime lab. This allows the evidence to breathe and prevents the growth of mold or bacteria that could degrade the DNA in the blood. Sealed containers like plastic bags can trap moisture and promote the growth of mold or bacteria, which can compromise the integrity of the evidence.

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