Lab Test Details
Container
Fresh, unfixed tissue attached to muscle clamps
Collection Instructions
Specimen is collected on saline-moistened gauze. Please call Histology at 560-6450 to alert them that the specimen is coming. Do not collect on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, holidays or day before a holiday due to specimen transport requirements.
Additional Information
All specimens must be accompanied with a requisition form.
Transport Requirements
Fresh, unfixed tissue attached to muscle clamps/room temp
Rejection Criteria
Unlabeled container or requisition, site not specified
Test Includes
Gross description, frozen sections, routine overnight processing, routine stains, special stains, and electron microscopy.
Testing Frequency
Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Reviewed By
Claudia Tirpak
Reviewed Date
1/25/2018