MR relaxometry might add information toward the forensic estimation of hematoma age.
Longitudinal observation of human whole blood samples using MRI at 3 T during 30 days.
Characteristic time evolution of MR relaxation times in blood samples observed.
Interdependence of T1 and T2 changes possibly related to oxygenation of samples.
High intra- and inter-subject variability due to various factors e.g. glucose level.