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Test Code LAB4815 SURGICAL PATHOLOGY

Important Note

Please contact Incyte Diagnostics if you have any questions. 
(509) 892-2700

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Specimen Type

Abscess; Adipose tissue; Biopsy; Bite, Animal; Bite, Human; Blister; Boil; Bone; Bone marrow; Burn; Calculus; Cartilage; Catheter Tip; Core Needle Biopsy; Corneal Rim; Cyst; Decubitus Ulcer; Embolus; Endocervical Curettings; Endometrial Curettings; Fibroid; Fissure; Fistula; Forceps Biopsy; Foreign Body; Gen Cut; Gen Cut (formalin); Graft; Hair; Hematoma; Inguinal Hernia Sac; Intrauterine Device; Lesion; Lipoma; Lymph node; Mesh; Mid -turbinate nasal; Nail; Nerve; Neuroma; Node; Node - Aortic; Node - Inferior Mediastinal; Node - Superior Mediastinal - Supraclavicular; Node - Superior Mediastinal - Upper; Other; Parasite - Ecto (Arthropod, Insect); Parasite - Endo (Fluke, Worm); Placenta; Polyp; Retina; Scrapings; Sentinel node; Shunt; Skin; Skin abscess; Synovium; Thrombus; Tissue; Tooth; Tophi; Tube; Tumor; Ulcer; Wart; Wound; Wound, Deep; Wound, Superficial; Mastoid; Plaque; Node - N1; Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA); Conjunctiva; Vagina; Vaginal Rectal; Products of Conception; Eye; Pinworm Paddle-Tape; Gastric; Axilla; Cervix; Ear; Endotracheal; Genital; Labia; Nasal sinus; Nasopharyngeal; Nose; Oral Cavity; Ovary; Penis; Throat; Urethra; Uterus; Vulva; Perineum; Rectal

Collection Instructions

    Place specimen in 10% neutral buffered formalin.
Select specimen container size appropriate for specimen and ensure specimen is entirely submerged in formalin.
Whenever possible, allow for addition of formalin at a ratio of 1 part tissue to 10 parts formalin.
If lymphoma is suspected section a piece of fresh tissue and place in RPMI prior to adding formalin to specimen
Fresh specimens must be delivered to the lab immediately. Refrigerate fresh specimens if delivery is delayed. 
If gout is suspected submit the specimen fresh or in 100% alcohol. (See entry for Gout for more details)

Turnaround Time

3 days

Synonyms

Tissue Exam

Specimen Stability

Ambient –indefinite for formalin fixed tissues