Consent for Autopsy / Autopsy Abstract (Form D556), English
Consent for Autopsy / Autopsy Abstract (Form D556S), Spanish
Consent for Perinatal Autopsy (Form D3959), English
Consent for Perinatal Autopsy (Form D3959S), Spanish
Approval for Autopsy on External Decedent (Form D4880), English
If you do not have the required form available, visit Pulse - Supply Chain Management for instructions on how to obtain the appropriate form
Attach a green Hold For Autopsy Service (Form D1747) notice to the patient chart
Schedule with Autopsy Service by calling Decedent Affairs at 619-543-2963
Nursing Staff and Security are responsible for escorting the patient to the UC San Diego Health System Morgue Cold Room (Hillcrest Room L-430, Thornton Room LL-311). All bodies delivered to the Morgue/Autopsy Suite must go straight to refrigerated storage and must NOT be left on gurneys in the hallway.
The Autopsy Suite does not have an attendant on duty. All routine matters pertaining to the Suite and/or Cold Room (such as admitting or releasing bodies) will be the responsibility of:
Hillcrest: Decedent Affairs and Hospital Security
Thornton: Admissions Department and Hospital Security
Security will confirm I.D. and ensure proper storage of the remains for autopsy
Hillcrest: Security will transfer the patient to another gurney in the cold room and document placement on the Morgue Log
Thornton: Security will place the patient in the appropriate body bay for autopsy
Performed
Monday - Friday
Methodology
Routine Autopsy Evaluation
Reported
Routine (Monday - Friday):
Preliminary Autopsy Diagnosis (PAD): 2 working days
Final Autopsy Diagnosis (FAD): 60 working days
Synonyms
Autopsy Diagnosis
Autopsy Evaluation
Autopsy Examination
Anatomic Pathology
Performing Lab
Anatomic Pathology
Patient Preparation
Body must be brought to the morgue in a body bag. If a body bag is needed, you may contact Autopsy Service at 619-543-5719.
*NOTE: Special handling instructions are required for COVID decedents, refer to UCSDHP 330.1
Unacceptable Conditions
Bodies not brought to the morgue in a body bag
Bodies received without valid, completed Consent for Autopsy Form
Verbal or telephone consent is unacceptable
Bodies that have been incorrectly admitted
Bodies that are incorrectly identified or unidentified
Consent for Autopsy / Autopsy Abstract (Form D556), English
Consent for Autopsy / Autopsy Abstract (Form D556S), Spanish
Consent for Perinatal Autopsy (Form D3959), English
Consent for Perinatal Autopsy (Form D3959S), Spanish
Approval for Autopsy on External Decedent (Form D4880), English
If you do not have the required form available, visit Pulse - Supply Chain Management for instructions on how to obtain the appropriate form
Attach a green Hold For Autopsy Service (Form D1747) notice to the patient chart
Schedule with Autopsy Service by calling Decedent Affairs at 619-543-2963
Nursing Staff and Security are responsible for escorting the patient to the UC San Diego Health System Morgue Cold Room (Hillcrest Room L-430, Thornton Room LL-311). All bodies delivered to the Morgue/Autopsy Suite must go straight to refrigerated storage and must NOT be left on gurneys in the hallway.
The Autopsy Suite does not have an attendant on duty. All routine matters pertaining to the Suite and/or Cold Room (such as admitting or releasing bodies) will be the responsibility of:
Hillcrest: Decedent Affairs and Hospital Security
Thornton: Admissions Department and Hospital Security
Security will confirm I.D. and ensure proper storage of the remains for autopsy
Hillcrest: Security will transfer the patient to another gurney in the cold room and document placement on the Morgue Log
Thornton: Security will place the patient in the appropriate body bay for autopsy
Performed
Monday - Friday
Methodology
Routine Autopsy Evaluation
Reported
Routine (Monday - Friday):
Preliminary Autopsy Diagnosis (PAD): 2 working days
Final Autopsy Diagnosis (FAD): 60 working days
Synonyms
Autopsy Diagnosis
Autopsy Evaluation
Autopsy Examination
Anatomic Pathology
Performing Lab
Anatomic Pathology
Collection
Patient Preparation
Body must be brought to the morgue in a body bag. If a body bag is needed, you may contact Autopsy Service at 619-543-5719.
*NOTE: Special handling instructions are required for COVID decedents, refer to UCSDHP 330.1
Unacceptable Conditions
Bodies not brought to the morgue in a body bag
Bodies received without valid, completed Consent for Autopsy Form
Verbal or telephone consent is unacceptable
Bodies that have been incorrectly admitted
Bodies that are incorrectly identified or unidentified
