Ordering Guidance

1. If requesting only a peripheral blood smear evaluation, order SPSM / Morphology Evaluation (Special Smear), Blood.

2. This test is not intended for use with wet tissue (tissue that still needs to be processed). See Pathology Consultation Ordering Algorithm.

3. If testing is requested using neuromuscular slides, order MBX / Muscle Pathology Consultation.

4. If testing is requested using peripheral nerve slides/blocks, order PNBX / Peripheral Nerve Pathology Consultation.

Shipping Instructions

Attach the green "Attention Pathology" address label included in the kit to the outside of the transport container.

Necessary Information

1. A preliminary pathology report and brief history are required for all Pathology Consultations.

2. The referring pathologist's name and phone number are required.

3. A brief explanatory note or consultative cover letter is recommended.

Specimen Required

Supplies: Pathology Packaging Kit (T554)

Specimen Type: Paraffin-embedded tissue block and slides

Note: Submit hematoxylin and eosin (H and E) and all special stains performed on the case. Include unstained slides and/or a formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block if it is anticipated that additional stains or ancillary testing may be necessary. Unstained slides for immunohistochemistry should be charged, if possible, as not all immunohistochemical stains can be performed on uncharged slides.

Additional Information: If any imaging studies have been performed (ie, electron microscopy [EM], computed tomography [CT], magnetic resonance imaging [MRI], X-rays, etc.), include either on a CD (preferred) or as prints and send with the specimen.

For Hematopathology cases include:

1. Recent peripheral blood smear with complete blood cell count (CBC) report

2. Bone marrow biopsy/clot (block and stained slides)

3. Bone marrow aspirate (stained and unstained slides)

4. All pending and final reports for ancillary testing on above specimens