Patent ID: 7494823

Claim:
A mobile intra-operative microscopic diagnosis laboratory capable of being utilized by a pathologist to analyze fresh tissue specimens and provide intra-operative consultation within twenty minutes comprising: (a) a van containing said laboratory for transporting said laboratory; (b) a countertop within said laboratory, suitable for performing grossing operations; (c) a chuck within said laboratory for holding said fresh tissue specimens; (d) a cryostat within said laboratory for placing said chuck in for freezing said fresh tissue specimen; (e) additional counter space within said laboratory for cutting said frozen fresh tissue samples specimens; (f) a microscope within said laboratory suitable for making a microscopic diagnosis on said frozen fresh tissue specimens; (g) lighting within said laboratory suitable for enabling a pathologist to analyze said frozen fresh tissue specimens; (h) roof vents within said van; (i) air conditioning units within said laboratory; (j) batteries within said van capable of powering said air conditioning units; (k) a humidistat, barometer and thermometer within said laboratory for maintaining proper environmental conditions within said laboratory.