Sample Types

Prior to death.

The breakdown of cells by the cell’s own enzymes (i.e. self-digestion).

The process of partial burning that results in blackening of the surface.

A biological process in which the viscosity of the blood increases to stop further blood loss through a broken blood vessel.

Pooling or collection of blood outside of the larger vessels in the body.

Breakdown product of a drug through a chemical reaction within the body or during storage.

At or near the time of death.

After death.

Fluid present in the eyeball, between the lens and the retina, which is unaffected by putrefaction, charring, trauma, and postmortem breakdown by microorganisms.