Finally, we recommend that you call your doctor in a few days to confirm that the material has indeed been sent to your chosen consultant. Remember to request that they use an overnight mail service when sending your biopsy material. Be sure to obtain the name of the person you spoke to at the pathology department, in case you need to reach them again for confirmation or follow-up information. If your selected consultant happens to be located nearby, you may choose to pick up the biopsy material yourself from the initial pathology department and deliver it to the consultant s office. If the pathology material has to be mailed, we strongly discourage personal handling.
Microscopic slides require special packaging which pathology departments are skilled in performing.
Poorly packaged slides can be damaged in transit, causing a significant delay in obtaining your final results. Regardless which of these methods you select, the pathology consultant will need to see the items listed below . These items are detailed for your information only. Pathology departments are familiar with the process of sending material for second opinion consultations. You will not have to collect these items personally.