Test Entry - Detail
Frozen Section - Histopathology


General
  Clinical Use: Intraoperative pathology consultation. Tissue taken during the operation is sent for immediate reporting. Generally used for diagnosis of cancer/neoplasm or to exclude these. Often used to assess margins of excision, for tumour staging, or in special areas such as parathyroid surgery to identify tissue.
  Availability: Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation.
 
  Code: HST
  Handling Instructions (to laboratory): Deliver sample directly to testing laboratory immediately following collection.
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  Reference Interval:
Not Applicable


Collection Requirements
  Container: Sterile Container (STERILE),  
  Sample Type: Tissue
  Minimum Collection Volume: N/A
  Collection Instructions: All frozen section collections must be pre-arranged with the testing laboratory.


Processing Requirements
  Alternate Containers:
  Processing Instructions: Refer to local manual for processing requirements.
  Minimum Assay Volume: N/A
  Stability: 20 minutes maximum
  Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory): Tested on site.


Testing Locations
  Performed at:
Section Department Site Contact Phone
Histopathology Anatomical Pathology Fiona Stanley Hospital 6152 8470
Histopathology Anatomical Pathology QEII Medical Centre 6457 2526


Last Updated : 07-10-2020 13:45