Diatom test is to determine death due to:: (A) Drowning, (B) Strangulation, (C) Hanging, (D) Burns
Answer is A. A i.e. Drowning Diatoms test & Gettler's testQ are for drowning deaths. Cutis anserina (goose skin), Washerwoman hand & Paltauf's haemorrhageQ are seen in drowning. Gettler's testQ is also for drowning.