I spent the five happiest years of my life in a morgue. As a forensic scientist in the Cleveland coroner’s office I analyzed gunshot residue on hands and clothing, hairs, fibers, paint, glass, DNA, blood and many other forms of trace evidence, as well as crime scenes. Now I'm a certified latent print examiner and CSI for a police department in Florida. I also write a series of forensic suspense novels, turning the day job into fiction. My books have been translated into six languages.
Examination of the heart would be done at the autopsy by a pathologist, and since I'm not a pathologist I'm afraid I cannot address your first question.
No. Much blood will drain from all the cutting done during the autopsy, but no attempt is made to particularly remove it.
Inside a fresh body bag that's zipped up.
I'm afraid I wouldn't have any idea. Call your local crime labs and ask their personnel for suggestions.
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Over the years I've operated a Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer, an Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, alternate light sources, a photography setup, and various software programs. Venders or other employees train me to use them.
I haven’t worked any really crazy ones, and sorry but any semi crazy ones would take too long to explain.
From an object? Sure, if you clean the surface thoroughly.
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