Forensic medicine – MCQ 38 – Chronic arsenic poisoning

In chronic arsenic poisoning the following samples can be sent for laboratory examination, except:
A. Nail clippings
B. Hair samples
C. Bone biopsy
D. Blood sample

Correct answer : D. Blood sample

Arsenic is rapidly cleared from blood. So a blood sample is useful only in acute poisoning.

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