Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Tissue

Container/Tube: Sterile container

Specimen Volume: Entire collection

Collection Instructions:

1. Do not use a fixative.

2. 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.

3. Transport specimen to Pathology Laboratory immediately.

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.