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Test Code BREAST BIO General Information (Not orderable in LIS)--Breast Biopsy

Specimen Type

Minimum 500 mg breast tumor trimmed of adipose tissue.

Minimum Collection Volume

Sufficient tumor to establish histologic diagnosis.

Collection Instructions

Transported to Pathology Department located on the second floor of the hospital. Label container with 2 patient identifiers (Full Name and DOB and/or MRN is acceptable),specimen source, collection date and room number. Completed pathology requisition must accompany the specimen.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Specimen to be sent to the Pathology Department located on the second floor of the hospital immediately upon removal.

Turn Around Time

2-4 days

Lab Department

Histology

Alias

Breast Biopsy;

Acceptable Collection Container

Tissue fixed in 10 % formalin.

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Friday, 0600-1800; Saturday, 0600-1200