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Tissue for Culture and Histology – Farmington Hills Only

Instructions

In the event a tissue for both studies must be obtained during non-business hours, it is desirable to submit separate specimens. The tissue for Histology is to be submitted as a routine tissue

(see Surgical Specimen, Routine). The tissue for Microbiology should be submitted without fixative, kept at room temperature, and prevented from drying. Consult Microbiology whether sterile water or sterile saline is desired (depends on test being ordered). Proper Microbiology and Pathology Requisition Forms must be completed and accompany the specimen.

If tissue is submitted in one container for both Microbiology and Pathology studies, the specimen should be collected and sent to Anatomic Pathology fresh without fixative.  The specimen will be divided appropriately before routine testing is performed.  After regular Anatomic Pathology business hours the specimen should be submitted fresh without fixative directly to Microbiology staff or Lab Central Processing staff/medical technologist (midnight shift only) to be processed accordingly.

Specimen Collection Criteria

Collect: Tissue specimen fresh (without fixative), in a sterile collection container properly labeled with complete patient information.

Transport specimen STAT to the Anatomic Pathology Laboratory.

Rejection Criteria

Any missing information will delay processing and final diagnosis.

In-Lab Processing

Maintain specimens at room temperature (20–26°C or 68–78.8°F) until processed.

Storage

Specimen Stability for Testing:
Specimens are processed immediately upon receipt in the Laboratory.   

Specimen Storage in Department Prior to Disposal:
Any unprocessed specimen will be stored in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin in room temperature (20–26°C or 68–78°F) 4 week after receiving date.

Laboratory

Farmington Hills Anatomic Pathology Laboratory

Performed

Monday – Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm.
Results available within 24–48 hours.

Test Methodology

Routine processing. Hematoxylin and Eosin stained slides. Special staining procedures as needed.

Interpretation

Diagnosis performed by the board certified pathologist.

CPT Codes

Varies dependent on testing performed.  Please contact the Laboratory with questions.

Contacts

Last Updated

5/7/2020