Recommended Biosafety and Infection Control Practices in Autopsy Lab Keeping in View Autopsy of Confirmed or Suspected COVID 19 Case

Abstract

Biosafety is the most significant measure for medical
& paramedical staff who are in contact with human
remains with confirmed or suspected COVID-19, or
other infectious diseases.

Autopsy Precautions and Procedures
Medical & paramedical staff who have contact with
human remains, including those performing autopsy
and collecting or handling specimens, are at risk for
exposure to infectious agents, such as SARS-CoV-2,
that may be present in tissues, blood, and other bodily
fluids of the deceased person. Additionally, personnel
might be exposed to residual surface contamination.
Autopsy should be undertaken by using appropriate
biosafety measures and procedures. All autopsy
facilities should have written biosafety policies, site-
specific risk assessments, and procedures, and all
participating personnel should receive prior training
in policies and procedures