Autopsy is a post-mortem examination used to identify the cause of death or to deepen knowledge of human or animal anatomy. Used for clinical, forensic or research purposes, it relies on specific techniques and equipment. Forensic medicine departments, veterinary laboratories, clinics and training centers call on specialized facilities to perform autopsies in the best possible conditions.
There are several types of autopsy, depending on the context: forensic autopsy in a legal context, veterinary autopsy on animals such as cattle, hospital autopsy for diagnostic post-mortem examinations. These services work in conjunction with medical, research or training departments, and require reliable, secure laboratory equipment that complies with hygiene standards.
Performing an autopsy requires a dedicated area, often referred to as the autopsy room or dissection department. This area must be equipped with a stainless steel anatomical or treatment table, efficient ventilation, a sampling station, biohazard protection systems and devices for tissue and fluid handling. Staff work with gloves, dissecting instruments (blades, forceps, scissors), and rigorously organized laboratory furniture.
Autopsy techniques vary according to specialty: tissue analysis for research, forensic sampling, macroscopic examination in veterinary clinics. The use of appropriate dissecting instruments (blades, gloves, magnifying glasses, protective devices) is essential to ensure the accuracy of examinations, while protecting the agents involved. Each procedure sheet details the equipment required, the steps to follow and the disinfection procedures after each use.
Autopsies make an active contribution to medical and veterinary research. In laboratories, it is used to identify new pathologies, study the effect of treatments, or validate clinical hypotheses. EIHF Isofroid also supports medical, anatomy and veterinary training services, offering robust, ergonomic equipment for dissection and educational examinations.
Performing an autopsy involves biological, chemical and technical risks. It is therefore essential to equip rooms with protective devices: controlled ventilation, work tables with fluid evacuation, stainless steel furniture, secure storage of chemicals, personal protective equipment for personnel (gloves, gowns, glasses). Staff must be trained in safety procedures and instrument use, to limit the risk of exposure.
EIHF Isofroid offers laboratories, clinics and forensic centers a complete range of autopsy equipment, designed to guarantee quality work in a safe environment. Our teams accompany each project with a personalized quotation, technical expertise and installation assistance. Whether you’re a hospital, a veterinary laboratory or a training center, our products meet the highest professional standards.
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