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AUTOPSY

Test Code
LAB1770


Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

Autopsy perimission A7-A1 form is required to be completed to request an autopsy. 



Permission for autopsy is to be requested by next of kin in the following order:




  1. Spouse

  2. If no spouse, an adult son or daughter

  3. If no adult son or daughter, a surviving parent of the deceased

  4. If no surviving parent, an adult brother or sister

  5. If no adult brother or sister, a guardian of the decedent at the time of his/her death

  6. Other relatives in next of kin order

  7. If it appears there are no members of categories 1-6 above, any person assuming responsibility for burial including "common-law spouse", may provide consent, after waiting 36 hours after the death




Setup Schedule
Available upon request


Report Available
Completed autopsy report: within 30 working days
Provisional anatomic diagnosis: within 48 hours
Complicated cases: within 60 working days (these cases include extra-departmental consultation, literature review, cultures, legal consultation)


Performing Laboratory
Mount Sinai Hospital 



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.