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'''Placenta:''' | '''Placenta:''' | ||
Placentas are received into Histology and sent to Wellington SCL for processing. If the sample is | Placentas are received into Histology and sent to Wellington SCL for processing. If the sample is 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. | 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. | ||
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A foetus over 20 weeks is not accepted into the laboratory. | A foetus over 20 weeks is not accepted into 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. | |||
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. | 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. | ||