[Histonet] Breast lumpectomy fixation

[Cristi Rigazio]

PAs and pathologists are the only ones that gross them, we have six hours of formalin on the processing schedule to ensure we meet the minimum fixation time and Saturdays are rotated to ensure we never exceed 72 hours.

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> On Dec 19, 2018, at 6:38 PM, Bob Richmond via Histonet <histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote:
> 
> Charles Riley BS  HT, HTL(ASCP)CM, Histopathology Coordinator/ Mohs
> (where?) asks:
> 
>>> How does everyone gross and process your breast lumpectomy / mastectomy
> specimens?<<
> 
> These are extremely complex and exacting procedures. It's your
> pathologist's job to do this, and your pathologist can't delegate any of
> the task to you without giving you a great deal of instruction. Don't try
> to charge into this unaided!
> 
> Bob Richmond
> Samurai Pathologist, ret.
> Maryville TN
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