Ancillary Testing and Special Dissections

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Chapter 34 - Ancillary Testing and Special Dissections

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 11 July 2020

Mary Ann Sens and

Richard M.Conran

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Kim A. Collins and

Roger W. Byard

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Kim A. Collins: Affiliation:
LifePoint Inc, South Carolina
Roger W. Byard: Affiliation:
University of Adelaide

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This chapter provides an overview of the additional postmortem laboratory tests, histological techniques, and stains and special dissections that may be required at a geriatric autopsy, i.e. a decedent 60 years of age or older. In general, these tests and dissections are identical to those in alternate age groups.

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Information: Geriatric Forensic Medicine and Pathology , pp. 607 - 627

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781316823040.035 [Opens in a new window]

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