Are toxicological tests performed on every deceased person who comes through the Coroners Office?
Every decedent who is autopsied will have blood and other fluids drawn for toxicological testing. Depending on the circumstances, decedents who are brought in for external examinations only do not always have fluids drawn for toxicological testing. Decedents who are brought in as “Hold Only” cases are only held in the coroner’s office until a funeral home is selected or a primary care physician is available to sign their death certificate.
