Consult Autopsy
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Collect
Other
Volume Required
N/A
Minimum Required
N/A
Transport
Body must be kept refrigerated (not frozen) at all times. Body must be kept fresh and no fixative used. The placenta must be kept in the same conditions and accompany the body for pathologic examination.
Stability
N/A
Unacceptable conditions
Any form missing required data or signatures.
Days Performed
Monday - Friday 0800-1700
Reported
Within 60 days
Reflex Testing
N/A
CPT
88000, 88007, 88020, 88025, 88027, 88029, 88036, 88037,88305, 88230, 882262
Methodology
Autopsy
Remarks
Coordinate all requests with the Anatomic Pathology department Monday - Friday 0800-1700. Forms required: Permission for Autopsy, Copy of completed Death Certificate, Copy of Mother and Neonate charts,Summary of Clinical History.Include all required information and signatures. Transportation of body must be arranged by the Pathology department of the referring institution. Must include contact information of the person responsible for disposition of the deceased. CHOP will not take responsibility for disposition of the body.
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