Modality

SURGICAL PATHOLOGY

Location

8th Floor Annexe Bldg              

Test Name

Surgical Pathology: Outside Slides + Block (Out-In)

Test Code

F105

Test Status

Active

Nature of Specimen

Outside slides and blocks

Quantity Required

NA

Type of Container

NA

Method Used

NA

Collection Instruction

As glass slides are breakable these should be kept preferably in plastic box, Parafin blocks in solid state in any box.

Patient Instruction

NA

Transport Instruction

Specimens should be sent alongwith properly filled requisition form,reports of all previous investigations, radiological and clinical findings.

Dept. Acceptance Time

9-30 am to 5.20 pm Monday-Friday. On Saturday 9-30 am to 2.00pm For outside patient 8.30 am to 7.00 pm at HBB 1st Floor TMH

Turn Around Time

4 working days for slides and blocks if no special investigation required

Time for Additional Examination

Parafin blocks - 13 years provided patient has not asked and taken away.

Sample Storage After Reporting

Specimen - 45 days/strong>

Resource Person for Report Status

H.O.D.

Telephone

24177000

Extension

7271

Test Schedule

All days except sundays/ holidays

Use

Outside slides and blocks may be for preoprative d