What type of poisons/chemicals can be found through the DNA on person who is deceased? I'm not trying to make anyone feel uneasy about this, I just need some answers. I know with specific poisons/chemicals the pathologics has to order specific tests or otherwise they won't be done. Anyway, that's what some of the books say.
Does anyone out there have a little bit more information on this?
Thank You!! :~)
2006-09-22 17:38:39 · 3 answers · asked by Kaye 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Most poisons can be found in the blood and tissue of a deceased person. It really doesn't have anything to do with DNA. A lot of them have to be specifically tested for.
Are you going to poison someone?
2006-09-22 17:48:35 · answer #1 · answered by lcmcpa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DNA test can only determine disease , parentage, and other biological issues.
To test for poisons/ chemicals they do tissue and fluid (blood,urine) tests.
And the they usually do a broad spectrum test and will test further only if they notice an abnormality.
If you suspect a certain poison or chemical you can inform the medical examiner or police and let them determine if the test are needed.
2006-09-22 17:46:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
poisons aren't found in DNA. DNA is our genetic make up. poisons/ toxins are found in the body fluids: blood, saliva, etc. - please don't kill anyone.
2006-09-22 17:51:54 · answer #3 · answered by ♥michele♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋