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 == Placenta/Foetus ==
+'''Placenta:'''
+Placentas are received into Histology and sent to Wellington SCL for processing. If the sample is sent fresh, send the sample immediately to the laboratory.
+If cytogenetics testing is required a separate sample is to be taken and placed in a sterile container with a separate request form stating "Cytogenetics testing". Please see "Cytogenetics" above for further details.
+'''Foetus:'''
+A foetus that is requiring post mortem and is between 12-20 weeks are received into Histology and sent to Wellington SCL for processing.
+A foetus over 20 weeks is not accepted into the laboratory.
+If the patient wishes to have any tissue returned after processing please ensure a ''Body Parts / Bodily Substances Return Form - Section 1'' has been filled in. See Tissue Return to Patient Service below for further details.
 == Muscle Biopsy ==