Anatomic Pathology Specimen Identification

All specimens for anatomic pathology must have the following information on the container label:

• First and last name
• One of the following identifiers:
• Date of Birth
• Alberta Health Care or ULI number
• Hospital Patient Identification Number (PIN – where applicable)

Multiple specimens requiring individual diagnosis should be placed in separate containers. They should be labeled as above and differentiated with a body site, number or letter that coincides with the requisition.

Specimens from patients with known or suspected infectious diseases should be marked infectious.

Some specimens require special handling. See Anatomic Pathology Specimen Collection in Lab Tests and Services.