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Test Code PATHAUTOPSY Pathology Autopsy Request

Important Note

To be ordered when medical examiner declines case and family/physician requests autopsy.  Autopsy permit and consent form is required.  See Medical Examiner/Autopsy Indications - Obtaining Authorization for Autopsy for more informaiton.

Performing Laboratory

Munson Medical Center Laboratories

Pathology Department, Histology

 

 

Specimen Requirements

Preparation of Patient:

None

 

Type:

Cadaver

 

Handling/Transport:

Nursing will coordinate cadaver transport to morgue.

 

 

Stability/Storage:

Morgue cooler

 

 

Test Priority, Frequency, & Turnaround Time

Priority:

Non-emergent

 

Frequency:

Monday - Friday

 

Turnaround Time:

2 business days provisional report for non-complex cases

90 days final report for non-complex cases

 

 

Methodology

Gross and Microscopic

 

 

Reporting

Interpretation performed by Pathologist

 

 

CPT Code(s)

88000