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How can we detect the GHB from urine sample by LCMS?
Is there any simple method?

Asked by Eman over 4 years ago

I’m sorry but I’ve never worked in toxicology. Sorry I couldn’t help!

Did you have to get pepper sprayed and tased in training?

Asked by Ashlyn almost 5 years ago

Our police officers do, but I'm a civilian forensic specialist, so I didn't. (I also don't carry a gun, don't interview or arrest people and make a lot less money.)

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What is the difference between forensic observation & forensic inference?

Asked by Caitlyn over 4 years ago

I'm not familiar with those terms. Sorry I can't help!

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Have you ever worked a case that was cold?

Asked by Seth over 4 years ago

Yes, certainly. I didn't manage to find the one piece of evidence that solved the whole thing, but I have worked on several. In my department a double homicide finally broke open after 30 years: https://www.news-press.com/story/news/crime/2020/10/01/joseph-zieler-suspect-two-cape-coral-homicides-seeks-dna-expert/3584935001/

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My was found deceased. I found him on his back. He had lividity on his inner forearms, palms was clear, lividity on his forehead, across his back side across his shoulders and on both sides of his rib cage down to his hips. Chest was clear. Position?

Asked by Jennifer almost 5 years ago

Lividity can be patchy depending on areas of pressure. So you can have reddened areas where the blood flowed in and stayed next to clear areas where the body was pressed against a surface and the blood couldn't pool. You would need to talk to a pathologist for more thorough information. I'm sorry for your loss.

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I wanted to know whether it is possible to do the courses a certain country and get a job in a foreign country ?

Asked by H•A almost 5 years ago

I’m sorry but I don’t understand what you’re asking.

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I have to choose my major so are there branches of this career like examining bodies etc or does a forensic scientist have to do it all and what subjects should i take in school the subjects that my school provides are phys bio maths chem

Asked by dania almost 5 years ago

All of those are good. Take as many science courses as you can. Much depends on where you want to work and what you want to do. If you want to do DNA analysis and testify in court about it, you may need a PhD in genetics. If you want to work at crime scenes bagging and tagging evidence, you may need only a high school diploma, with added hireability for advanced degrees. The only way to know is to check job opening notices or call the agencies and ask. I would also suggest that you look for schools that have hands-on lab work with forensic topics such as fingerprints or crime scene work. Best of luck to you.

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How can we detect the GHB from urine sample by LCMS?
Is there any simple method?

Did you have to get pepper sprayed and tased in training?

So you wanna be a Forensic Scientist?

Hi,
What is the difference between forensic observation & forensic inference?

Have you ever worked a case that was cold?

Also on Jobstr...

My was found deceased. I found him on his back. He had lividity on his inner forearms, palms was clear, lividity on his forehead, across his back side across his shoulders and on both sides of his rib cage down to his hips. Chest was clear. Position?

I wanted to know whether it is possible to do the courses a certain country and get a job in a foreign country ?

I have to choose my major so are there branches of this career like examining bodies etc or does a forensic scientist have to do it all and what subjects should i take in school the subjects that my school provides are phys bio maths chem

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Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

How can we detect the GHB from urine sample by LCMS? Is there any simple method?

Did you have to get pepper sprayed and tased in training?

So you wanna be a Forensic Scientist?

Hi,What is the difference between forensic observation & forensic inference?

Have you ever worked a case that was cold?

Also on Jobstr...

My was found deceased. I found him on his back. He had lividity on his inner forearms, palms was clear, lividity on his forehead, across his back side across his shoulders and on both sides of his rib cage down to his hips. Chest was clear. Position?

I wanted to know whether it is possible to do the courses a certain country and get a job in a foreign country ?

I have to choose my major so are there branches of this career like examining bodies etc or does a forensic scientist have to do it all and what subjects should i take in school the subjects that my school provides are phys bio maths chem

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How can we detect the GHB from urine sample by LCMS?
Is there any simple method?

Hi,
What is the difference between forensic observation & forensic inference?