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See also: Introduction to Histology:
1.
Introduction to Cytology: 134.
PRINCIPLE OF THE TEST.
Autopsies are performed on deceased, appropriately identified patients,
with the appropriate documentation
SPECIMEN REQUIRED.
At the Veterans Affairs Medical Health Care System (VAMHCS),
autopsies are performed on deceased patients with a valid Authorization for Autopsy (U. S. Standard Form 523),
a complete hospital chart, and a death note signed by a physician included in the chart. Patient remains must be appropriately identified with a wrist band or toe tag.
REAGENTS, INSTRUMENTATION.
Morgue, valid medicolegal documentation.
STEP-BY-STEP DESCRIPTION.
1. At the Veterans Affairs Medical Health Care System (VAMHCS),
At the Veterans Affairs Medical Health Care System (VAMHCS),
autopsies are performed on deceased patients with a valid
Authorization for Autopsy (U. S. Standard Form 523),
a complete hospital chart, and a death note signed by a physician included
in the chart. In place of Standard Form 523, there may be a transcribed
telephone consent given by the next of kin, prepared by the Medical
Administration Service, and posted in the electronic chart.
2. Patient remains must be appropriately identified
with a wrist band or toe tag.
3. Autopsies are performed every day, including weekends
and U. S. Federal holidays. On non-workdays, the
anatomic pathologist on-call is contacted for information about autopsies.
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