Test Code LAB4815 SURGICAL PATHOLOGY
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