[Histonet] RE: Frozen section

[Smith Wanda]

Gary,
We require an additional requisition with additional specimens labeled and numbered correctly in sequential order.  In other words, if a second and third specimen is sent, the 2nd requisition will mark the #1 specimen as "Previously sent for FS" and the additional specimens will be listed in the #2, #3, spot on the requisition.
Does that make sense?
Wanda


WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT
Pathology Supervisor
TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER
9330 Medical Plaza Drive
Charleston, SC  29406
843-847-4586
843-847-4296 fax

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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Martin, Gary
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 10:43 AM
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Subject: [Histonet] Frozen section

We need to make a change in the way we presently account for our frozen section while doing them.  Presently we receive the requisition with the first specimen, then pathology is responsible to account for any subsequent specimens.  The problem is that the subsequent specimens are typically labeled poorly, and we are trying very hard to conform to the CAP guidelines. So ... when the specimens are not labeled in detail, it requires follow up calls to gain the proper information.  I would like to know how other facilities are handling multiple frozen sections. 

Thanks 

Gary

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