Autopsy
Mission
The mission of our autopsy service is to provide surviving family members and other stakeholders with an accurate evaluation of the cause of death, the presence and severity of human disease, potential pain and suffering, and other pertinent questions surrounding the death of a loved one or client.
Facilities
Our autopsy suite is located on the first floor of the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital and has easy access for motor vehicle transport. The suite is spacious and modern with facilities to handle a variety of special post mortem examinations. The department's laboratories include state-of-the-art cytogenetic and molecular genetic test facilities.
Services
While most of our services are noted below, if there is a need for an examination not included here, please call to check the availability.
General Autopsy Services:
- Autopsy (Adult) Complete
- Autopsy (Infant) Complete
- Abdomen Only
- Chest Only
- Abdomen and Chest
- Single Organ
Neuropathologic Examination:
- Brain only examination
Each autopsy includes all technical fees, 90 minute record review, and one consultation with a family member or representative. Some testing noted above may incur additional charges; please call to discuss. Additional services can be quoted.
Note: Cases involving infectious diseases may incur extra cost to cover isolation and decontamination costs and when necessary the antibiotic prophylaxis of personnel.
Questions?
Please call and speak to William Herschelman at (859) 323-5223 for further information.