Test Directory

• Microscopic Examination for Frozen Sections or Touch Impressions, and Paraffin Sections; evaluation performed by Board Certified Pathologist.
• Reflexed for Flow Cytometry, when appropriate.

• To obtain a diagnosis; this may be used by the treating physicians to direct appropriate patient management and treatment.

Alternate Specimen:

Min. Volume External: Lymph node or other tissues suspected of harboring Lymphoma, ideally submitted fresh within minutes of the biopsy; volume determined by the surgeon.

Volume External:

Alternate Container:

• Do not place specimen in fixative.
• Deliver immediately to the laboratory, uncut and in a small sterile jar.
• Diagnostic difficulties in diseases of lymph nodes are compunded by poor fixation and improper handling.
• Requests for all examinations, including bacteriology, should accompany the specimen.
• All such specimens should be brought to the immediate attention of a pathologist.
• Bone marrow and other body fluids are commonly needed for appropriate work-up.

• Submit specimen with an EPIC order, Tissue Pathology Requisition Form (HNL-31), or one of the Laboratory's Electronic Forms.
• Include patient history, source of specimen and requested testing.
• Transport immediately to the Laboratory.
• After normal hours, call Laboratory for On-Call Pathologist prior to specimen collection (to allow for travel time.)