[Histonet] retention of prosthetic valves

[Weems, Joyce]

We photograph and retain only if requested. If not requested, we discard with the regular specimens usually at least a month. J

Joyce Weems 
Pathology Manager 
Saint Joseph's Hospital 
5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE 
Atlanta, GA 30342 
678-843-7376 - Phone 
678-843-7831 - Fax 



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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Lise Matzke
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 12:22
To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] retention of prosthetic valves

Hi there,
 
I was wondering what your hospital/centre's pathology policies indicate in terms of the time you retain prosthetic valve specimens?  Months?  Years?
 
 
thanks for your feedback,
 
Anne Marie

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