Specimen Requirements

Forms: Pathology/Tissue/Cytology Requisition Tissue (Examination and Clinical History portions) in Requisitions in Special Instructions

Flow Cytometry, Frozen Section, or Genetic Analysis

Specimen Type: Tissue

Container/Tube: Screw-capped, sterile container

Specimen Volume: Entire specimen

Collection Instructions:

1. Submit fresh or fresh frozen specimen. (Formalin-treated specimen is not acceptable.)

2. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), date and time of collection, and type of specimen.

All Other Tissue Examinations

Specimen Type: Tissue

Container/Tube: Screw-capped container with 10% formalin

Specimen Volume: Entire specimen

1. Obtain container(s) with 10% formalin.

2. Place tissue in 10% formalin solution.

3. Using unique requisition label, label container with patient’s name (first and last), date and time of collection, and type of specimen.