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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test
Recent changes for Histopathology
Recent changes for Histopathology |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
20th October 2023 | Processing Instructions | During Business Hours: all Fresh Tissue for histopathology must be brought to the attention of an Anatomical Pathologist in the first instance. After Hours: All Fresh Tissue specimens (with the exception of “products of conception” – including placenta) the on-call Pathologist must be contacted for further instructions. Products of conception including placenta can be stored in the fridge until the next working day. | During Business Hours (0800-1630hours): ALL Fresh Tissue for histopathology must be brought to the attention of an Anatomical Pathologist in the first instance by the receipting/accepting laboratory. After Hours: All Fresh Tissue specimens (with the exception of “products of conception” – including placenta) the on-call Pathologist must be contacted for further instructions. Products of conception including placenta can be stored in the fridge until the next working day. |
Histopathology |
Ordering information: | Cerner orderable: Histology Specimen(s).
Tissue soley for routine Histopathology: formalin (container size to be approriate to the tissue size).
Frozen sections or tissue that needs to be shared with other tests such as microbiological tests or flow cytometry must be sent fresh. Please keep fresh specimens regfigerated. |
Alternate names: | Biopsy, Fresh tissue, Histology, Histopathology |
Laboratory: | Anatomical Pathology |
Specimen types: | Tissue |
Container types: | Histopathology Options |  |
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Collection Instructions: | Urgent biopsies must be marked on the order as well as being discussed with an Aantomical Pathologist. Ext 9895 3477. |
Result Turnaround Time: | 72-96 hours |
Laboratory Use Only |
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