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. 1982;88(1-2):39-48.
doi: 10.1007/BF00200734.

Correlation between postmortem ethanol levels in the blood and the testicle. A computerized study of 633 determinations

M Piette, L Deconinck, J Timperman, F Thomas, W Majelyne

Correlation between postmortem ethanol levels in the blood and the testicle. A computerized study of 633 determinations

M Piette et al. Z Rechtsmed. 1982.

Abstract

This study emphasizes the value of the presence of ethanol in the testicle. It proves particularly useful in cases where blood and urine are no more present in the body. In 633 cases where blood or urine were still available, a highly positive correlation between the blood, alcohol and the amount of alcohol present in the testicle could be demonstrated, thus confirming the research carried out in the Department of Legal Medicine as far back as 1943. An attempt is further made to assess the possible influence of such factors as putrefaction, submersion or post-traumatic anemia on this correlation.

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