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Sheena Bora murder: KFSL report on Indrani is final, says JJ Hospital Dean

Talking to dna's Santosh Andhale, Dr Lahane clarifies that Hinduja hospital had given a preliminary report, while the KFSL report is final.

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Two conflicting reports about the health of Indrani Mukerjea, prime accused in the sensational Sheena Bora murder case, had sent the media into a tizzy. The Kalina Forensic Science Laboratory (KFSL) report, submitted to the Maharashtra government, concluded that Indrani's blood, urine and stomach wash tested negative for any poisonous substance. Dr TP Lahane, Dean of JJ Hospital, however, had claimed that Indrani's urine sample sent to the Hinduja hospital tested positive for psychoactive drugs. Now talking to dna's Santosh Andhale, Dr Lahane clarifies that Hinduja hospital had given a preliminary report, while the KFSL report is final. Edited excerpts:

Why was a report sought from both KFSL and the Hinduja hospital?
It is not the first case wherein we sent samples to a private hospital. In several medico-legal cases, we send the investigation report to the Hinduja hospital, because its laboratory is now recognised by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL). We get a report faster, which help us to decide the treatment sooner.

Why were the two reports different?
I agree there were two different reports, but the Hinduja hospital had given a preliminary report while FSL report was final. The FSL had done the Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) test, an analytical method that combines the features of two techniques to identify substances in a test sample. Hinduja hospital gave a report based on immunoassay test, a biochemical test that measures the presence or concentration of a macromolecule in a solution through the use of an antibody or immunoglobulin. These two are different methods of investigation. A forensic test, however, is more authentic and reliable, and we have accepted the FSL findings. We treated Indrani accordingly, and she is responding to it.
Did the government or the police department ask for two reports?
No, there is no interference in the medical treatment or decisions. Whatever happens in such a medico-legal case, we always keep the authorities informed. There is no communication gap between us and the authorities.

What is the standard protocol applied in medico-legal cases?
Once a medico-legal case related patient is brought to the hospital, the samples are sent to the police station concerned and then to the FSL. At the same time, if a clinician feels that a report is needed immediate, the sample is also sent to a private laboratory.

Has anybody from Mukerjea family contacted you to enquire about Indrani's health?
No. No family member has approached me to enquire about her health.

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