Small specimen

Test Code:

HT0050

Synonym(s):

Specimen Container

Screw cap containers
Plastic bags

Specimen Requirement

Specimen must be completely immersed in 10% buffered formalin, preferably fill the container to about 90%. Tissue should not occupy more than 20% of specimen bottle. For larger specimens, plastic bags should be used and tissue immersed in formalin at least 3 times the volume of tissue.

Specimen Storage / Transport

By porter

Method

Orderable as STAT?

Turn Around Time

3 working days.

Urgent specimens: 1 - 2 days

Cases requiring further work-up (e.g additional sections, special stains, immunochemistry, etc) may require additional 1 - 3 working days.

Reference Value(s)

Testing Laboratory Location

KKH

Laboratory

Histopathology

Contact Number

6394 1377

Day and Time Performed

Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs
Sat: 0800 hrs - 1200 hrs

Orderable on CPOE?

Yes

Downtime Form

Histopathology Lab

Additional Information

Change History Notes

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Keywords

Small specimen HT0050

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