Table 1

Unexpected versus expected change classification

Unexpected (true) changeExpected change
Prosection result pending toxicology and final result is unrelated to toxicologyProsection result pending toxicology and final result is related to toxicology
Prosection result pending histology/neuropathology and final result is related to toxicologyProsection result pending histology/neuropathology and final result reveals expected histology/neuropathology findings
Prosection result pending medical records review or investigation and final result is not due to natural diseaseProsection result pending medical records review or investigation and final result is due to natural disease
Final result differs from Prosection result in any way relating to COD, OSC and/or MOD

  • COD, cause of death; MOD, manner of death; OSC, other system disease.