Autopsy Tables, Grossing Stations & Anatomy Lab Equipment: The Complete 2026 Guide

Autopsy tables, grossing stations, and anatomy lab equipment sit at the intersection of forensic pathology, university anatomy programs, and hospital morgue operations — and buyers in all three often shop with very different requirements under the same product category. This guide covers the full U.S. Pathology Equipment (USPE) and American Mortuary Equipment (AME) line: what separates table types, how grossing stations differ from immersion dissection tables, and how to spec a compliant, efficient lab from the ground up.

Autopsy table types

Not every autopsy table is built for the same workflow. Stationary tables suit lower-volume settings; elevating tables adjust working height for staff and procedure; immersion tables add a fluid reservoir for anatomy programs using preservation solution. Our autopsy tables, anatomy tables, and grossing stations line spans all three in 304 stainless steel, built factory-direct in Tennessee.

Grossing stations

A grossing station is a ventilated, plumbed workstation for tissue examination and specimen preparation — distinct from a full autopsy table. Our grossing station coolers pair examination surfaces with dedicated refrigeration for pathology departments, forensic labs, and medical examiner offices.

Immersion & foot-elevated dissection tables

University anatomy programs working with preserved cadavers need tables built around a fluid reservoir rather than a drainage trough. Our foot-elevated immersion dissection tables offer electric or manual lift with 99-gallon preservation tanks in 304 stainless, purpose-built for medical school and university lab use.

Anatomy lab sinks, casework & dissection tables

A complete anatomy lab needs more than a table. Our anatomy lab sinks, dissection tables, and grossing stations line and lab casework and forensic equipment cover sinks, storage, and workstation casework in the same 304-stainless build, with procurement and RFP support for university and institutional buyers.

Cold storage for anatomy programs

Anatomy and autopsy work doesn't stop at the table. Our anatomy program cadaver coolers, university body storage refrigeration, and institutional cadaver storage lines connect directly to this equipment — vault-style, walk-in, and mortuary freezer configurations sized for medical school and donor-program caseloads.

Buying for USPE vs. AME applications

U.S. Pathology Equipment (USPE) product lines are built for forensic and academic pathology — autopsy tables, grossing stations, dissection equipment. American Mortuary Equipment (AME) covers funeral home and first-call operations — embalming tables, cots, decks, and racks. Many institutional buyers need both: a hospital morgue or ME office often specs USPE examination equipment alongside AME cold storage and body-handling equipment from the same factory-direct source.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a grossing station and an autopsy table?

A grossing station is a ventilated, plumbed workstation for tissue examination and specimen prep. An autopsy table is the full examination surface for a complete post-mortem procedure. Many labs use both.

What is an immersion dissection table used for?

University anatomy and medical programs working with cadavers preserved in solution use immersion tables, which are built around a fluid reservoir rather than a simple drainage trough.

Can USPE and AME equipment be ordered together?

Yes. Institutional buyers frequently spec pathology/anatomy equipment alongside cold storage and body-handling equipment in a single factory-direct order.