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To determine cause of death if unknown.

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Who would perform and autopsy?

a coroner


What would somebody perform an autopsy on?

An autopsy is performed on a dead animal or person to investigate the cause of death or other information.


Why is kidney autopsy need?

A kidney autopsy may be needed to ascertain the cause of death. If blood and other DNA tests come back as inconclusive, it may be necessary to perform an autopsy.


Sometimes you don't know the real feelings inside?

Perform a self autopsy and find out?


What is the name of the body when you perform an autopsy?

Cadaver ; see related link for additional information .


Who is the most likely to perform a forensic autopsy?

doctorThe first answer is not true. The answer is a Forensic pathologist.


What is an autopsy and how can it be used to determine the cause of death?

A postmortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease: "an autopsy report".(Perform a postmortem examination on a body or organ).


What kind of education do you need to perform an autopsy?

Medicine, MD - medical examiners are physicians.


What are the common reasons for needing to perform an autopsy on a deceased human?

The main reason for performing an autopsy on a deceased human is so that it can be determined what the cause of death was. This can be to see if the deceased died of natural causes or if there was possible foul play involved.


Does the state of MA have authority to perform autopsy against family wishes?

Yes, the state of Massachusetts can perform an autopsy against family wishes under certain circumstances. If a death is deemed suspicious, sudden, or unexplained, the medical examiner has the authority to order an autopsy to determine the cause of death. This is done to serve public interest, ensure justice, and uphold public health and safety. Family objections may be considered, but they do not override the state's obligation to investigate certain types of deaths.


How do you request an autopsy?

You ask an autopsier to do an autopsy


Who pay for an autopsy?

the family pays for the autopsy