[Histonet] Fetal demise placenta

[mtitford <@t> aol.com]

Maria asks about fetal demise placenta:

We gross in all fetal demise placenta (usually four blocks).If the clinicians desire genetics, they take?samples from the fetus and the placenta up on the floor. (There is only a three day window for growing fibroblasts).
The fetus gets a gross only treatment with weight, measurements and a photograph. If the clinicians or family desire an autopsy, whatever the gestational age, we have the parents sign an autopsy consent, as if for an adult.

Regards

Michael Titford
USA Pathology
Mobile AL