Surgical Pathology

Specimen Type: Biopsy
Collection Container/Type
Preferred: Tissue submitted in 10% formalin
Specimen Volume: Entire specimen

Additional Information:

• Each specimen should be clearly labeled with
  • Biopsy site
  • 2 patient identifiers (i.e. entire name & date of birth)
• Requisition submitted with samples must contain:
  • Biopsy site (or list of sites for multiple specimens)
  • Correct patient information
  • Collection date and time
  • Physicians name
  • Clinical diagnosis
  • If available, brief history and patient information

Varies

Specimen acceptability will be determined by the testing department.

Do not reject samples.  Specimen acceptability will be determined by the testing department.