Unacceptable Specimens Unacceptable Specimens: Unacceptable specimens are specimens that are not properly labeled and any further processing may compromise patient care. Issues pertaining to the patient’s full name, second identifier (DOB or MR#) and tissue source may lead to the specimen being deemed unacceptable. Unlabeled or discrepant specimens are not processed until written verification if received […]
Surgically Removed Specimens Not Required for Submission to Pathology The following specimens may be exempt from laboratory examination: If the physician desires further documentation or evaluation of any of the above specimens, the laboratory will accept them and provide gross documentation and will do microscopic examination if requested and if feasible for the type of specimen submitted.
Specimen Submission Routine or Rapid Microscopic Exam: Formalin fixed specimens are to be labeled with patient’s full name, second identifier (DOB or MR#), and tissue source and be accompanied by a completed surgical pathology requisition. For proper fixation of surgical specimens tissues should be submerged in formalin The containers are available in several sizes through the
Combined Pap, HPV, Surgical and Cytology Requisition PDF Combined Surgical, Cytology, and Flow Cytometry Requisition PDF Surgical Pathology Requisition PDF Breast Requisition (BROKEN ON MAIN SITE) Prostate Requisition PDF SECTION TENDahl-Chase Diagnostic ServicesSURGICAL PATHOLOGYSURGICAL REQUISITION FORM INSTRUCTIONS Purpose:To aid clients in the completion of Surgical Pathology requisition forms. Procedure:There are 3 available requisitions for surgical
Release of Specimens to Patients Principle: A patient may request to have their specimen or part of the specimen released to them. Requests for wet tissue will not be honored unless for religious, cultural, or burial purposes because of the significant biological and chemicals hazards. Procedure:
Nerve Biopsy Dahl-Chase Diagnostics Services (DCDS) routinely sends nerve biopsy specimens to the University of Vermont Medical Center pathology department for analysis. DCDS prepares the sample for shipment. Below is a list of instructions for the surgeon: Scheduling: Specimen collection:
Muscle Biopsy Dahl-Chase Diagnostics Services (DCDS) routinely sends muscle biopsy specimens to the University of Vermont Medical Center pathology department. DCDS prepares the sample for shipment. Below is a list of instructions for the surgeon: Scheduling: Specimen collection: Materials:
Instructions for Breast Specimens Purpose: To ensure proper handling and testing of breast tissue by following the guidelines for ER/PR testing. Specimens that are improperly handled may yield false negative results and may negatively impact patient care. Guidelines: Protocol: Conclusion: By adhering to these guidelines and protocols, we will better serve the patient with accurate assessment
Hours of Operation The Surgical Pathology Department is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM. For after-hour, weekend, and holiday needs, please call 973-7000 and ask for the on-call pathologist to return your call.
Gross Only Specimens The following specimens are considered gross only specimens in our laboratory. The gross only examination will include macroscopic examination, description, and diagnosis of the material received. A gross exam will only be performed at the discretion of the clinician. Gross-only exam must be explicitly documented on the requisition by the clinician. Dahl-Chase Pathology
Cytogenetics Testing Requests may be made to send a portion of products of conception for chromosome analysis. This test is not performed by Dahl-Chase Diagnostic Services. Cytogenetics testing is referred to ARUP laboratories and is sent out through Northern Light Laboratory. Clinicians should be encouraged to take samples of villous or fetal tissue at the
Cutaneous Immunofluorescence Cutaneous immunofluorescence (IF) is used to diagnose a wide variety of lesions associated with IgG, IgM, IgA, C3, and Fibrinogen deposition. Dahl-Chase Diagnostic Services accepts skin specimens for IF and will package them to be sent to Mayo Clinic Laboratories for testing. The tissue should be submitted in Michel’s transport media, this is
