[Histonet] (no subject)

[Maria Katleba]

Hi All,



Would anyone tell me what their lab procedure is for handling fetal demise placentas?



In previous jobs sites, the histotech and/or PA would read the requisition and determine if there may be later DNA testing ordered.



If yes, put in fridge and contact pathologist and/or physician.

If not, place in formalin.



Currently, our PA automatically places every placenta in formalin....



Kind regards,

Maria Katleba HT(ASCP), MS
Pathology Dept. Mgr.
Queen of the Valley Medical Center
707-294-9229 cell
707-252-4411 x3689



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