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

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.