Adjustable-Height Pedestal Autopsy Table

The Adjustable-Height Pedestal Autopsy Table (USPE-1035-PED) is the flagship elevating autopsy table in the U.S. Pathology Equipment line — a pedestal autopsy table stainless steel build with hydraulic height adjustment, 304 stainless dissection-grade surface, and integrated waste channel. Built for medical examiner offices, hospital morgues, university medical school autopsy suites, and forensic pathology centers running active forensic and academic caseloads.

At a glance

• Elevating autopsy table hydraulic — foot-pump height adjustment
• 304 stainless autopsy table — dissection-grade top
• Pedestal-mount design — full case access from all four sides
• Integrated waste channel with perimeter drain
• Optional downdraft ventilation for formaldehyde control
• USPE-1035-PED — image-of-record model number
• NSF, UL, ASTM E84 certified · 10-year structural warranty
• Autopsy table manufacturer USA — Johnson City, Tennessee

Where it fits in the USPE autopsy table line

The USPE-1035-PED is the premium flagship pedestal autopsy table in the USPE series — the post-mortem examination table for facilities that need full four-side access and hydraulic elevation. For sink-integrated cadaver dissection table workflow at lower ticket, see the USPE-1035-8PAT Autopsy Table with Integrated Sink. For mobile case workflow, see the USPE-1038-2ATRT Hydraulic Autopsy Trolley with Removable Top. For backdraft dissection table or ventilated dissection workstation needs, see the USPE-1035-06DT-V Vented Covered Dissection Table.

Full USPE catalog: pathology and autopsy equipment — the complete pathology lab equipment and forensic autopsy equipment line. Background: medical examiner equipment guide · forensic lab cooler guide.

Why the pedestal-mount design

Wall-mount and trolley-mount autopsy tables limit case access to two or three sides. The USPE-1035-PED pedestal autopsy table stainless steel design opens full four-side access — primary pathologist works one side, assistant works the opposite, technician handles instrumentation from a third, photographer from the fourth. For active forensic cases requiring multi-operator simultaneous workflow, the pedestal design materially reduces case-time without compromising specimen integrity.

Hydraulic height adjustment (the “elevating” feature) lets the operator dial in the working height for the case — bariatric cases raised, pediatric autopsy table workflow lowered to pediatric-appropriate working height. The dissection-grade 304 stainless top handles repeated chemical disinfection cycles without surface degradation. The integrated perimeter waste channel routes fluids directly to facility drain.

Autopsy table vs dissection table — which is this?

An autopsy table is built for full-cadaver post-mortem examination — the work surface accepts a full body and the drainage routes whole-case fluid volume. A dissection table is built for specimen-level work. The USPE-1035-PED is built for full-cadaver autopsy workflow but the dissection-grade stainless top, drainage, and optional downdraft ventilation also handle specimen-level anatomy dissection work in university medical school teaching contexts.

Specifications

Compliance and procurement

Specified for ME/coroner, hospital morgue, university medical school, and forensic pathology center AHJ review. Documentation: spec sheet, hydraulic schematic, electrical schedule, NSF/UL listings, ASTM E84 certifications, BIM/Revit files on request. Net terms for institutional, government, federal, and university buyers.

Pricing and financing

$24,799.00 factory direct.

• Extended financing automatically — apply here
• Section 179 in-year tax treatment
• Net terms for institutional, government, federal, university, and FEMA buyers

Shipping and lead time

Built-to-order. Lead time 6–8 weeks. Delivery times by region.

Regional desks: Southeast · Midwest · Northeast · Southwest · Rocky Mountain · Pacific · Canada.

Competitor benchmarks

Comparable elevating pedestal autopsy tables from MOBI Lab (mobilab.us), Mopec, Mortech, Thermo Scientific, and Ferno run higher per-unit with longer lead times. As a Mopec autopsy table alternative or Mortech autopsy table alternative, USPE-1035-PED offers factory-direct American manufacturing without the distributor markup. See the MOBI vs USPE/AMC comparison.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a post-mortem examination table or a cadaver dissection table?

Both. Full-cadaver post-mortem examination workflow plus specimen-level cadaver dissection table use in university medical school anatomy teaching contexts. The 304 stainless top and dissection-grade drainage serve both.

How does the elevating autopsy table hydraulic mechanism work?

Foot-pump hydraulic actuator raises and lowers the entire stainless top — bariatric cases raised, pediatric cases lowered, no electrical motor noise during dissection.

Why pedestal autopsy table stainless steel over wall or trolley mount?

Pedestal opens full four-side access for multi-operator workflow. Wall and trolley designs limit access to two or three sides.

Does it support pediatric autopsy table workflow?

Yes — the hydraulic elevation range covers pediatric working heights. Specify at quote.

Pass-through autopsy table configuration available?

Pass-through configuration available through the custom-built line for facilities needing case transfer between rooms.

How does it compare to a Mopec autopsy table alternative or Mortech autopsy table?

Factory-direct American manufacturing, faster lead times, published 10-year warranty. mobilab.us, Mopec, and Mortech equivalents typically run higher per-unit at the same spec.

Is downdraft ventilation available?

Yes as an option — for purpose-built vented dissection workstation workflow, the USPE-1035-06DT-V vented covered dissection table is the dedicated unit.

Where is it manufactured?

Johnson City, Tennessee. U.S. Pathology Equipment, the autopsy and pathology lab equipment division of the family-owned American manufacturer (operating since 2009, A+ Rated by the BBB).

Direct procurement: 1-888-792-9315 · procurement@mymortuarycooler.com · U.S. Pathology Equipment, 140 Kwickway Lane, Johnson City, TN 37615 · request catalog · dealer inquiries