Description Length and diameter of each specimen. Note any focal lesions. All tissue received, identified as to right and left tube. If one tube inked, then a single cassette can be used. Essential Information to be Obtained from Specimen Document full cross section of the fallopian tube lumen.
Procedure Fix the specimen before sectioning.
If the tubes are attached to the uterus, they should be fixed in that position. Measure the length and greatest diameter. If the tube is relatively normal in size, serially section at 5 mm. Make the cuts incomplete so that the pieces remain attached by the serosa. If the tube is obviously enlarged, make one complete longitudinal section, followed by parallel sections if necessary.