Preferred Specimen(s) Block, H & E slides submitted in slide folder
Instructions This is for a consultation (2nd opinion) on previously diagnosed material. Required information: Patient history and any other relevant information; name, telephone number and fax number of referring physician.
Transport Container Send blocks in plastics containers & slides in slide folder (preferably)
Transport Temperature Room temperature
Reject Criteria
- Broken slides,
- Improperly stained slides
Methodology Microscopy
Clinical Significance The nature of possible underlying disease states can often be detected by microscopically visualizing histologic changes in tissue biopsies.