[Histonet] [EXTERNAL] Re: Breast lumpectomy fixation

[Porter, Douglas]

Also, remember there is a minimum fixation time (cold ischemic) that is a requirement as well.  It is 60 minutes.  Some surgeons/surgery departments will not place the first breast specimen in formalin until they have removed the second breast when performing a double mastectomy.  Help them to remember this requirement as they often forget when doing these procedures.  Remember, the patient has entrusted us with their specimen and often their lives.  We need to look out for them and be their advocates when it comes to handling of surgically removed tissue specimens.  <steps down off soapbox and returns to grossing mastectomy specimen>

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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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