Lab Test Details
Specimen Type
Tissue, fresh, unfixed
Container
Non-sterile specimen container
Collection Instructions
Call "frozen Phone" 864-560-6999 to alert staff , then bring fresh tissue to histology immediately
Volume
Additional Information
All specimens must be accompanied with a requisition form.
Transport Requirements
Fresh/ Room temperature.
Rejection Criteria
Unlabeled container or requisition, site not specified
Test Includes
Gross examination by a pathologist. Routine frozen section H & E staining with preliminary diagnosis by pathologist on site.
Testing Frequency
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. After hours page pathologist on call (using general pager #0724) as soon as need for frozen section is anticipated.
Reviewed By
Claudia Tirpak
Reviewed Date
1/24/2018