PRIVATE AUTOPSY
A full and complete postmortem examination is performed by a Board Certified Clinical Pathologist, to determine the cause and manner of death and to evaluate any and all diseases or injury that may be present.
FORENSIC AUTOPSY
A full and complete postmortem examination performed by a Board Certified Forensic Pathologist, to determine the cause and manner of death and to evaluate any and all disease and if the death was an accident, homicide, suicide, or a natural event.
EXHUMATION/DISINTERNMENT AUTOPSY
A Forensic Autopsy performed after burial, in some instances years after burial. DNA, Pathological findings, and any forensic evidence are collected to determine identity, and manner of death.
POSTMORTEM NEUROLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS/BRAIN-ONLY AUTOPSY
Evaluating and diagnosing neurological disorders (Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinson’s, etc) is complicated and complex. Many of the same symptoms happen in different combinations among the different disorders. To further complicate the diagnostic process, many disorders do not have definitive causes, markers, or tests. The only definitive answer for families and loved ones is through a postmortem neurological analysis
POSTMORTEM MESOTHELIOMA DIAGNOSIS/ LUNG-ONLY AUTOPSY
Postmortem examinations can bring peace of mind after an individual has died of mesothelioma or another disease related to asbestos exposure. Tissue samples are collected from the deceased and examined both for asbestos fibers and the definitive anatomical changes associated with long-term asbestos exposure. A mesothelioma postmortem exam can also provide the basis of legal action should such redress be sought.
2ND OPINION RE-AUTOPSY
PARTIAL/LIMITED AUTOPSY
Limited Autopsies can be performed for specific reasons such as diagnosing neurological diseases of the brain or diagnosing Mesothelioma in the lungs or for personal reasons specified by the legal next of kin.
FETAL AUTOPSY
A full and complete postmortem examination of placental, fetal, and neonatal tissue is performed to determine the cause and manner of fetal demise, and to evaluate any and all disease, injury, or genetic abnormalities.
POSTMORTEM TOXICOLOGY ANALYSIS
Postmortem toxicology analysis is the detection, identification, and measurement of foreign compounds (chemicals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, drugs of abuse and natural toxins) in biological (urine, vitreous, blood) and other specimens (hair, saliva, liver, etc) in order to determine a full toxicology report
POSTMORTEM DNA RETRIEVAL/ DNA BANKING
POSTMORTEM & PROCUREMENT SERVICES
- Full & Complete Procurement Services (Tissue, Bone, Fluids, DNA)
- Forensic & Medical Photography
- Contract Diener Services
