PCR test of corpse is also conducted independently. Forensic medicine class at university New corona April 27, 6:01
While it has been pointed out that tests for new coronavirus in deceased people are inadequate, some forensic departments of universities that are investigating the cause of death have started to conduct PCR tests on their bodies independently. Experts say, "In order to prevent the spread of infection, the body should also be thoroughly examined."
The forensics department of about 80 universities nationwide that investigates the cause of death of people who died at the request of hospitals and police. The number of autopsies is about 20,000 a year.
In the case of Chiba University forensic medicine department, until now, we had to ask the public health center to inspect for infectious diseases, but the public health center could not respond adequately to the new coronavirus, so we decided to conduct our own PCR test from the middle of this month. .
Six cases were tested for possible infection, and all were negative.
In addition, PCR tests for corpses have become possible at Wakayama Medical University, but many universities lack personnel and equipment, which means that the system is inadequate.
Professor Hirotaro Iwase of the Department of Forensic Medicine, Chiba University said, "The case where a positive result is found after death is the tip of the iceberg, and in order to accurately identify the infected person and prevent infection of the bereaved family, the body should be thoroughly tested. I want the country and others to take the necessary measures. "