Emedinews:Insights on Medicolegal issues: virological examination preserved & transported.

 Q. Sir, how are samples for virological examination preserved & transported. Are they also kept in saturated saline. Dr. Surendra Bahadur Mathur

Ans: Samples for virology in autopsy cases are generally required in cases of rabies. The brain is preserved in 50% glycol solution sealed and transported as early as possible.