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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology

Volume  6, Issue 4, October - December 2013, Pages 193-198
 

Review Article

Essential Precautions in Sample Collection during Medico Legal Work: A Review

Nishat Ahmed Sheikh, Seema S. Sutay

*Associate Professor of Forensic Medicine, Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Quarter No: S/III/7, Narketpally, District Nalgonda, Andhra Pradesh, **Associate Professor of Forensic Medicine, RD Gardi Medical College, Surasa, Ujjain, MP.

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Abstract

Biological materials’ collection, preservation and analysis are essential procedures in any Medico legal work. Improper collection of these specimens can greatly alter or negate chemical and toxicological analysis. The investigation of a death from suspected poisoning may depend upon the correctness or otherwise of sampling of fluids and tissues from the body. This article is an update about the standard methods of biological materials collection procedures, preservation and analysis which will be helpful for the Medical and forensic doctors. 

 

Keywords: Precaution; Collection; Preservation; Biological materials; Poison; Medico legal cases. 


Corresponding Author : Nishat Ahmed Sheikh