The Complete USPE Pathology & Autopsy Equipment Line: Tables, Immersion Systems, Grossing Stations & More


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One Manufacturer, the Full Pathology Suite

Outfitting an autopsy suite, anatomy lab, or forensic pathology department means sourcing dozens of pieces that have to work together — tables, immersion systems, grossing stations, sinks, transport carts, scales, and casework. U.S. Pathology Equipment (USPE) manufactures the entire line USA-made and ships it factory-direct, so a hospital morgue, county ME office, or university gross-anatomy program can equip an entire room from a single source. This guide walks the full USPE pathology line and where each piece fits.

What the line covers:

  • Autopsy & dissection tables — flat-top, vented downdraft, adjustable-height, covered
  • Immersion dissection tables — electric and manual, for semester-long anatomy programs
  • Grossing stations — ventilated specimen-examination workstations
  • Sinks, scales, transport, casework, and anatomy models — the supporting equipment that completes the room

Autopsy & Dissection Tables

The table is the anchor of the suite, and configuration should follow the work. For forensic pathology and hospital ME offices where formalin fume control matters, the Vented Covered Autopsy Dissection Table (Model 1035-06DT-V) pairs a covered stainless top with downdraft ventilation. Where a covered surface is preferred without downdraft, the Covered Autopsy Dissection Table fits. For ergonomic multi-user environments, the Adjustable-Height Pedestal Autopsy Table and the Autopsy Table with Integrated Sink bring the working surface to each pathologist. Browse the full range on the USPE autopsy tables and dissection tables collections. Specifications to evaluate — steel grade, dimensions, drainage — are covered in our dissection table specifications guide.

Immersion Dissection Tables

University gross-anatomy programs work a single cadaver across an entire semester, which means the specimen must stay submerged in fixative between sessions. USPE immersion tables are built for exactly this: the Electric Immersion Dissection Table (Model 1035-03P) raises and lowers the cadaver from the fixative bath at the touch of a control, while the Manual Immersion Dissection Table (Model 1035-03M) offers the same submersion workflow with mechanical operation. Both keep tissue quality high across months of student dissection — the preservation logic behind this is covered in our cadaver preservation methods guide.

Pathology Grossing Stations

Specimen examination and tissue sampling happen at the grossing station, where ventilation and chain-of-custody workflow matter as much as the work surface. The USPE Pathology Grossing Station is configured to spec for hospital pathology departments and ME offices, with fume management built in. See the full range on the grossing stations collection, and pair it with proper room ventilation as described in our autopsy ventilation guide.

Sinks, Scales & Scrub Stations

Every suite needs hand hygiene, specimen weighing, and decontamination close to the work. USPE supplies the Autopsy Station with Center Sink, multi-user scrub setups like the Triple Scrub Station (Model 1035-06-3), and the CHATILLON 1300 Series Mechanical Hanging Autopsy Scale (Model 1035-1300W) for organ weighing. Browse the full autopsy and dissection sinks and pathology fume hoods collections. How these integrate into workflow is detailed in our equipment integration guide.

Cadaver Transport & Handling

Moving decedents through a facility with dignity and staff safety calls for purpose-built carts. The Hydraulic Concealed Cadaver Transport Cart moves remains through hospital corridors with a fully concealed top, the Bariatric Autopsy Trolley handles higher-weight cases, and the Cadaver Stretcher Cart (Model 1038-1CST) covers routine transfers. Positioning transport within the room's workflow is covered in our autopsy suite design guide.

Anatomy Models, Histology & Teaching Equipment

Anatomy programs round out the room with teaching tools and histology support. USPE carries the Dual-Sex Human Torso Anatomy Model (32 Parts, Model 1035-20EHM), the Round Tissue Flotation Bath for histology, and a range of dissecting trays and pans. See the anatomy tables collection for the teaching side of the line.

Why Factory-Direct Matters

Because USPE manufactures the full line in-house, a facility equips an entire suite from one source — one point of technical support, one warranty structure, and factory-direct pricing without distributor markup. Every table carries a limited 15-year structural warranty. For help specifying a full room, our hospital pathology buying guide walks through the procurement process.

U.S. Pathology Equipment (USPE) ships dissection tables, coolers, and complete autopsy-suite equipment factory-direct across the contiguous 48 states, with regional support reaching Johnson City, Atlanta, Chicago, Columbia, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, and Pittsburgh. Every unit is USA-made and backed by USPE's factory-direct pricing and service network.


Equip Your Entire Pathology Suite with USPE

U.S. Pathology Equipment (USPE) manufactures the complete pathology line — autopsy and immersion tables, grossing stations, sinks, scales, transport carts, casework, and anatomy models — USA-made and shipped factory-direct to hospitals, medical examiner offices, and university anatomy programs.

Call 1-888-792-9315 or email cool@mymortuarycooler.com to speak with a U.S. Pathology Equipment (USPE) specialist.

Equipment & Facility Resources

Explore USPE equipment: Autopsy & Pathology Tables · Walk-In Mortuary Coolers · Upright Mortuary Coolers · Multi-Bay Vault Coolers · Long-Term Anatomy Freezers. Request a custom configuration or quote on our custom coolers page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an immersion dissection table used for?

An immersion dissection table keeps a cadaver submerged in fixative solution between sessions, preserving tissue quality across a semester-long anatomy program. USPE offers electric (Model 1035-03P) and manual (Model 1035-03M) versions.

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

An autopsy table is the primary surface for whole-body examination and dissection. A grossing station is a ventilated workstation for examining and sampling specimens and tissue, with fume management and chain-of-custody workflow built in.

Does USPE manufacture its own equipment?

Yes. U.S. Pathology Equipment manufactures the full pathology line USA-made and ships factory-direct, so a facility can equip an entire suite from one source with one warranty structure and no distributor markup. Tables carry a limited 15-year structural warranty.