| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry (TOXICOLOGY) |
| Test Name: |
Medical Examiner Specimen Request - (B) (P) (S) (U)
Test Code:
TOXM
|
| Clinical Information: |
Alternate Name: Antemortem Specimens for Forensic Toxicology Cases
Description: Test code is to be used for tracking specimens that have been previously accessioned on patients that are now deceased. These samples are to be sent to the Toxicology Lab for forensic case investigations. Test Indications: Retention of samples has been requested for a Medical Examiner investigation. Recommendations: Requests for submission of specimens are typically by the pathologist or Medical Examiner Investigator assigned to the case. Any blood, plasma, serum and urine specimens can be submitted together in a plastic specimen bag. Clinical results to be printed and included with specimens submitted. Please note in Clinical Details (CDET) “Samples requested by Medical Examiner” |
| Collection Devices: |
Any available specimen collection tubes may be submitted.
Submit all available specimens. |
| Specimen Required: |
Adult/Pediatric: Blood, Plasma, Serum, Urine Specimen Stability: Refrigerated: Samples should be stored and sent refrigerated. |
| Referral: |
Specimen Type: Blood, Plasma, Serum, Urine
Adult/Pediatric volume: Submit any volumes available. Shipping & Storage: Samples should be stored and sent refrigerated. |
| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: | |
| Availability: | |
| See Also: | |
| More Information: |
Additional Information: Please note in Clinical Details (CDET) “Samples requested by Medical Examiner”
|