Collection, preservation and forwarding of biological samples for toxicological analysis in medico legal autopsy cases

DOI: https://doi.org/10.47648/zhswmcj.2020.v0102.07

Utpal Kumar Biswas1 , Nashid Tabassum Khan2 , Mohammad Ahad Hossain3 , Abdul Kader4

Abstract

Collection of proper autopsy specimen is an essential step in the process of toxicology case work. Improper collection of these specimens can greatly alter or negate chemical and toxicological analysis. This article is an update about the standard methods of biological specimen collection procedures for toxicological analysis which will be helpful for the forensic pathologist and forensicscientists.

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  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine

    Monowara Sikder Medical College, Shariatpur

  2. Associate Professor Department of Forensic Medicine

    Z H Sikder Women’s Medical College, Dhaka

  3. Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine

    Dhaka Central International Medical College & Hospital (DCIMCH), Dhaka

  4. Lecturer, Department of Forensic Medicine

    Z H Sikder Women’s Medical College, Dhaka


Volume 1, Number 2, July 2019
Page: 25-28