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Clinical System Name
Surgical Pathology Final Report
Description
Intraoperative frozen sections are used to guide surgery. Tissue should be sent fresh immediately to the laboratory where it is assessed by a pathologist using gross visualization and microscopic review of touch preparations and/or cryosections to inform surgeon about margins, tissue adequacy or other specific and relevant inqueries.
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Tissue
Container(s): Saline-moistened gauze or telfa in sterile specimen container
Preferred Vol: n/a
Minimum Vol: n/a
Note: Attach pink frozen section sticker to requisition. Call Histo Lab (206) 987-2580.
Specimens must be delivered immediately to Histology (FB.4.555) and given to someone's personal charge; identify it as a fresh specimen. Specific handling instructions may be obtained from Histology at (206) 987-2580.
Specimen should be labeled with a valid Tissue Pathology Exam sticker.
After 1700 deliver specimens to Histology (FB.4.555) and place in the refrigerator. Notify the pathologist on call.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: NA
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: RT
Note: Notify Histology immediately when specimen arrives in Lab. Contact on-call pathologist if Histology is unavailable.
Off-site collection: NA
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tissue | Room temp | 15 min |
| Refrigerated | varies | |
| Frozen | N |
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Department: Histology
Phone Number: (206) 987-2580; for results inquiries call (206) 987-2103.
Synonyms
Frozen Tissue
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | <20 minutes |
CPT Codes
CPT codes will vary depending on tests performed. Call Client Services for more information (206) 987-2617.
Requisition
Surgical pathology requisition required.