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Post Mortem

Alternate Names
Autopsy, PM
Test Code
AUT (Adult), PMB (Perinatal)
Testing Laboratory
Anatomical Pathology
Specimen Type
None
Container Type
None
Medicare Rebate

No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf

Out of Pocket Costs
Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - Up to a maximum of $5,000.00
Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost.
Ordering Information

In general an autopsy should be requested on every deceased patient, except Coroner's cases, since very frequently unsuspected findings will throw light on puzzling or obscure clinical observations. A high autopsy index is a yardstick of good quality medical care.

Contact Anatomical Pathology mortuary on ph: 03 9496 5658 to discuss any potential autopsy and to speak with a Registrar or Pathologist.

Collection Instructions

Permission for every Post Mortem must be obtained from the next-of-kin by the RMO.

Transport Instructions
None
Storage Instructions
None
Testing Frequency
Monday - Friday
Min Test Volume
None
Add On Test Suitability

Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

For further queries contact Anatomical Pathology on ph: 03 9496 5285 or fax: 03 9496 3437.

Container ID
FORM3
Laboratory Instructions
None
Accredited Test
Yes