- Container
- 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
- Tissue in 10% neutral buffered formalin in Antech approved container with screw-on lid
- Description
- Preparation of submitted sample and microscopic interpretation by anatomic pathologist
A boarded pathologist will evaluate the tissue submitted for Histopathology. A full written biopsy report will be provided, including source, history, description of submitted tissue, microscopic description, and diagnosis where possible. The pathologist's comments will include, where applicable, margin evaluation, grading, interpretation of special stains, and recommendations for further testing if needed.
Note: firmly and evenly tighten the lid of the formalin jar and check for any leaks prior to placing the sample in a ziplock bag with the test requisition form. A comprehensive history should be included with each biopsy submission.