Surgical Pathology (Histology) - Electron Microscopy - Specimens

Test Name

Surgical Pathology (Histology)- Electron Microscopy - Specimens

Availability

8 AM to 4 PM weekdays / Technical staff is not available from 5 PM to 8 AM on weekdays or on weekends and holidays.

Lab Section

Surgical Pathology

Test Includes

Specimen processing and diagnostic interpretation.

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Specimen transport medium (4F1G) is required. It can be obtained from the EM Lab, by calling extension 8245 between the hours of 8 AM and 4 PM or 8681 if no answer.

Summary Test Name

Surgical Pathology (Histology) - Electron Microscopy - Specimens

Transport Time

Deliver the specimen to the laboratory immediately.

Specimen Stability

Specimen in transport medium will be acceptable for processing up to 4 days.

Specimen Transport

Deliver specimens to the Surgical Pathology/Cytology refrigerator outside H2349.

Specimen Preparation In House

Electron Microscopy Specimens (Routine) - Specimen transport medium (4F1G) is required. It can be obtained from the EM Lab, by calling extension 8715 between the hours of 8 AM and 4 PM. Deliver specimens to the Surgical Pathology/Cytology refrigerator outside H2349 Neuropathology specimens for EM may include skin or rectal biopsies. Assistance or information concerning specimen collection is available from the Neuropath Lab at extension 8715. Blood and Bone Marrow specimens for EM. Please consult the Diagnostic EM Lab, room C7812, extension 8245 before proceeding.