Patent ID: 6613576
Filing Date: 2003-09-02
Classification: B01L,G01N,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A field test kit for detecting gunshot residue comprising:a swab capable of being wiped by an operator upon a surface to pick up gunshot residue; a reagent for reacting with gunshot residue on said swab to provide a visible indication of the residue, said reagent comprising sulfuric acid and diphenylamine; and a container comprising: first and second compartments, said second compartment containing said reagent; an opening for permitting said swab to be moved between a location outside said container and said first compartment; and sealing means for sealing said opening after said swab is placed in said first compartment; and first means for controllable keeping said reagent out of said first compartment, said first means allowing said reagent to pass into said first compartment in response to an action by an operator.