Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Fresh tissue

Container/Tube: Sterile container

Specimen Volume: Entire specimen

Collection Instructions:

1. Transport specimen to Frozen section Laboratory immediately.

2. Do not use fixative.

3. Label container with patient’s name (first, last, and middle initial), medical record number (if appropriate), date of birth, and date and time of collection.

Additional Information:

1. The following specimen will be returned to submitting physician:

a. No requisition form

b. Name on requisition does not match name on specimen

2. Indicate medical history and initials of person collecting specimen.

3. Specimen source is required.