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General
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Clinical Use:
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For histological evaluation of any tissue, biopsy or bone sample. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Biopsy - Histopathology, Bone Biopsy - Histopathology, Lymph Node - Histopathology, |
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Code:
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HST |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send fresh samples chilled.
Send fixed samples ambient. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Not Applicable
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Sterile Container (STERILE), |
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Sample Type:
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Tissue; Bone |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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N/A |
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Collection Instructions:
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Fresh samples should be placed into a sterile container without fixative.
Fixed samples should be placed into sufficient 10% Buffered Neutral Formalin to completely submerge the sample.
Contact testing laboratory for further instructions. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Refer to local manual for processing requirements. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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N/A |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send fresh samples chilled.
Send fixed samples ambient. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Histopathology |
Anatomical Pathology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8470 |
| Histopathology |
Anatomical Pathology |
Perth Children's Hospital |
6456 0281 |
| Histopathology |
Anatomical Pathology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6457 2526 |
| Histopathology |
Anatomical Pathology |
Royal Perth Hospital |
9224 3303 |
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Last Updated : 03-08-2022 06:50 |