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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 OptionsHistopathology Options
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

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW