To prevent severe biopsy damage when temperatures are below freezing, we recommend adding 1:10 ratio of isopropyl alcohol (70% or greater) to 10% neutral buffered formalin.
Specimen
Submit tissue in 10% neutral buffered formalin, in a biopsy container available through ANTECH™ or other plastic, leak-proof, wide mouth 1 L or smaller container labelled with patients name, tissue source, and date.
Tissue specimens larger than 20 cm are most easily handled by sending them fresh: NO formalin, only enough saline to keep the sample moist, triple bagged to prevent leakage (leaks delay shipping), and refrigerated until pickup.
Test Description
A boarded pathologist will evaluate the tissue submitted for Histopathology.
Reports include: Source, microscopic description, microscopic findings and pathologist’s comments and direct contact information. In addition, where applicable reports include margin evaluation, tumor grading, and interpretation of special stains.