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| Investigation | Histology Routine | | Indications | Routinely fixed & processed tissue. Formalin is the general fixative of choice. | | Specimen Type | Fixed tissue. | | Request Form | Cellular Pathology request form. | | Transport Medium | Specimen pots supplied by cellular pathology department. Available in prefilled 2oz (yellow lid) and 6oz (white lid) pots or empty buckets of tiny, small, medium and large sizes. Buckets are filled from theatre formalin container supplied by us. | | Delivery Time | Once tissue is placed in fixative the degenerative processes are halted, but sooner is better. | | Turn around time for final test | Depends upon complexity, but gernerally reports aim to be issued within 7 days. Calcified tissue will take longer due to the necessary decalcifying step involved and larger specimens may require further fixation time or extra work. | | Related tests | None | | HOW TO guides | None | | Information leaflets | None | | Publications | None | | Guidelines | None |
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