Austin Pathology
Test Directory
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Post Mortem
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Alternate Names
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Autopsy, PM
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Ordering Information
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Permission for every Post Mortem must be obtained from the next-ok-kin by the RMO. |
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Cerner Test Name
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Not orderable on cerner
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Laboratory
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Anatomical Pathology
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MBS Number
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Non MBS
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MBS Price
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Non MBS
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Specimen
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See collection instructions
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Container
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See collection instructions
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Additional Collection Instructions
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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. |
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Minimum Adult Volume
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None
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Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None
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Frequency
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Monday - Friday
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