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== Lymphoma/Surface Markers == | == Lymphoma/Surface Markers == | ||
Please notify the histology laboratory that a procedure is planned for a fresh lymph node biopsy for query lymphoma. This needs to be discussed with the relevant pathologist before proceeding. | |||
The sample needs to be sent urgently via an orderly, in a sterile container with no media added, to the histology laboratory. If sample is also for microbiology, please clearly write this on the request form. | |||
Phone the laboratory on EXT 2684 when the sample has been sent. | |||
== Placenta/Foetus == | == Placenta/Foetus == | ||
== Muscle Biopsy == | |||
Muscle biopsies are to be pre-arranged with the histology laboratory before proceeding. Muscle biopsies are sent urgently on a same day flight to LabPlus in Auckland. This requires pre-arranged couriers and flight bookings. | |||
<u>'''Muscle biopsies should not be completed on a Friday.'''</u> | |||
The case is to be discussed with a pathologist at LabPlus prior to biopsy: '''09 3074949 EXT 23103''' or Histopathologist Dr Clinton Turner '''09 307 4949 EXT 22084.''' | |||
The specimen needs to arrive at LabPlus before 4pm. This requires the biopsy to be completed as early as possible ie. first on surgical list. After collection the sample is to be sent urgently with an orderly to the histology laboratory. | |||
'''Sample Requirements:''' The sample should be non-traumatised, un-injected, not diathermed muscle from an affected muscle group, preferably quadriceps, triceps, or biceps. Adult specimens should measure at least 12 x 8 x 8mm, Paediatric samples should measure at least 7 x 5 x 5mm. The sample then needs to be placed on saline soaked gauze (not into saline) and in a sterile container. | |||
Please see LabPlus [https://www.medialab.com/dv/dl.aspx?d=272177&dh=ff69d&u=42963&uh=28e2f '''Compliance & CE - MediaLab, Inc.'''] for further information. | |||
== Tissue Return To Patient Services (RTP) == | == Tissue Return To Patient Services (RTP) == | ||