Surgical Pathology (Histology) - Routine Biopsies / Surgical Specimens

Test Name

Surgical Pathology (Histology)- Routine Biopsies / Surgical Specimens

Alternate Description

Tissue pathology

Availability

8 AM to 5 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.

Summary Test Name

Surgical Pathology (Histology) - Routine Biopsies / Surgical Specimens

Transport Time

Deliver to the lab as soon as possible

Special Handling Instructions

Any questions concerning specimen collection can be directed to the pathology resident or staff pathologist on service during weekdays 8 AM to 5 PM or on-call at other times. This information is available by calling the Anatomic Pathology Office at 8246 weekdays 8 AM to 5 PM or from the HMC operators at other times.

Specimen Transport

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

Specimen Preparation In House

All routine surgical / biopsy specimens are submitted in 10% neutral buffered formalin.

Stat Availability

STAT requests should be kept to a minimum. All STAT requests must be approved by a staff pathologist, and the histology laboratory notified as soon as possible whenever a STAT is anticipated.

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Biopsy results are generally available 24 to 48 hours after a specimen is accessioned. Completed specimen results are available on PowerChart. Inquires for status of current specimens may be obtained by calling extension (717) 531-8246 during weekdays from 8 AM to 5 PM. STAT's received in the laboratory by Noon on weekdays will usually be approved. Specimens received after 3 PM on weekdays, at night, weekends and holidays will be accepted only under special circumstances. Turn-around-time for STAT results varies from 4 hour to 6 hours.