Tissues are submitted to diagnose benign and malignant neoplasms and inflammatory or infectious diseases. All tissue specimens submitted to the laboratory must be accompanied by a properly completed tissue specimen requisition. The container should be legibly and properly labeled with the patient's first and last name, medical record number, date and identity of tissue specimen by adhesive tape on the container. Ink is preferable but non-erasable pencil may be used as ink may run when wet. An addressograph label is much preferred.
Unlabeled specimens are unacceptable under most circumstances.
Prefilled formalin containers are supplied on request. Specimens must be placed in formalin as soon as possible to avoid compromising histopathologic evaluation. Place specimen container in secondary biohazard plastic bag, specimen requisition in separate pouch. Special Circumstances l. Breast Biopsy - Place entire specimen in formalin and submit as you would any other specimen.