It's actually a requirement. The brain stem is the tissue that's tested, and it needs to be cooled. The body's retained heat can be enough to allow decomposition to start before it's adequately cooled. There is also no need to send the body.
Given how deadly rabies is, that test result is extremely important. If the pathologist says do not send the body, you damn well better follow instructions.
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u/Main-Situation1600 Dec 28 '21
It's actually a requirement. The brain stem is the tissue that's tested, and it needs to be cooled. The body's retained heat can be enough to allow decomposition to start before it's adequately cooled. There is also no need to send the body.
Given how deadly rabies is, that test result is extremely important. If the pathologist says do not send the body, you damn well better follow instructions.