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Test Code DISPOSAL O General Information (Not orderable in LIS)--Disposal Of Body Parts

Collection Volume

Entire specimen

Minimum Collection Volume

Entire specimen

Rejection Criteria

Instruction for burial or disposal of body parts not accompanying specimen or incomplete.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Specimens should be transported immediately to the Pathology Department located on the second floor of the hospital. Place limb in morgue cooler when Pathology Laboratory is closed; leave message in Pat-hology Office.

Lab Department

Histology

Alias

Disposal of Body Parts; Burial of Body Parts; Body Parts, Burial or Disposal;

Acceptable Collection Container

Place specimen in double plastic bag. Label bag, deliver to Pathology Laboratory.

Additional Information

Instructions for burial or disposal of body parts must accompany specimen and be noted on the specimen requisition form. Make sure patient’s name is at the top of the form.

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

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