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Test Code AUT Autopsy, Pathology

Important Note

Some EMERGENCY ROOM deaths will become Medical Examiner cases; call the pathologist on call before obtaining the authorization.

Additional Codes

PowerChart: Autopsy (Pathology) (DB)

Autopsy Notification

Inpatient Deaths: When an Autopsy is ordered NURSING PERSONNEL are responsible for the following :

  1. Notify the pathologist on call.
  2. The Autopsy is ordered in the hospital information system (PowerChart) by hospital nursing personnel. The orde is placed in the Pathology Gross Room signed with the date and time and initials of the person delivering the body. The location of the body is also identified on the Autopsy order.
  3. Obtain an Autopsy Authorization (3 copies required) from legal next of kin.
  4. Take the authorization form to the pathologist's office, or leave it at the laboratory reception desk after regular business hours.

Allow 4-6 weeks turn-around time for final report