Running Arrow Bill
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To set the stage: I am an avid fan of the medical & crime shows, especially CSI, Dr. G Medical Examiner, Trauma in the ER, etc.
I realize that ALL of these shows use extreme condensation of time to fit everything in a one hour program. And, I realize that in "real life" all of these workers are not extremely beautiful, sexy, and all.
Now, the REAL question:
In reality, how long does it take to obtain lab results back from a DNA sample?
In reality, how long does it take to obtain lab results from a Toxic Screen?
In reality, how long does it take to do an average condition of a corpse Forensic Autopsy (after the body is on the table)?
Will appreciate any answers to these curious questions of mine!
I realize that ALL of these shows use extreme condensation of time to fit everything in a one hour program. And, I realize that in "real life" all of these workers are not extremely beautiful, sexy, and all.
Now, the REAL question:
In reality, how long does it take to obtain lab results back from a DNA sample?
In reality, how long does it take to obtain lab results from a Toxic Screen?
In reality, how long does it take to do an average condition of a corpse Forensic Autopsy (after the body is on the table)?
Will appreciate any answers to these curious questions of mine!