Publications by authors named "Kylea Morris"
Am J Forensic Med Pathol
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- Oral cavity fluid (OCF) is being recognized as a valuable alternative in forensic toxicology for postmortem analysis, especially when blood samples are insufficient or unavailable.!
- A study involving 62 deceased individuals found that OCF yielded quantifiable drug data in 56 cases, with key substances like benzoylecgonine and fentanyl found more frequently in OCF compared to blood or urine.!
- The findings indicate that OCF can effectively detect and quantify drugs in postmortem subjects, suggesting its potential as a reliable specimen in challenging circumstances like body decomposition or damage.!
