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Brain Biopsy

If a frozen section is required after normal hours (Monday-Friday 0700-1700), THE PHYSICIAN MUST CONTACT THE NEUROPATHOLOGIST ON CALL PRIOR TO SURGERY through the Foothills Medical Centre.

Requisition

CLS Preliminary Neuropathology Report Form

Specimen Handling and Transport

If a frozen section is being performed, submit the specimen fresh (see Frozen Sections).

If a frozen section is not required, submit the specimen in 10% Formalin (NBF) in an appropriate sized plastic container. There should be 10 times the volume of fixative to the volume of tissue and the fixative must cover the specimen.  Label the container according to CLS requirements. Containers must be securely tightened to eliminate any leakage.