Toxicology

Systematic analysis and quantitation of poison levels are done by using advanced instrumental techniques like Gas Chromatography, Ultraviolet Spectrophotometer, High-Performance Thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC), and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) with Scannerto ensure successful prosecution. In this division, viscera, stomach wash/aspirate, vomit, blood, and other biological/non-biological material submitted by the Medical and Police officers in homicidal and suicidal poisoning cases are examined for the detection of poison, if any, present therein. This division also examines exhibits related to veterinary cases