| 14th March 2024 | Collection & Request Instructions | Frozen Sections
Frozen sections can only be performed on fresh unfixed tissue
The Anatomical Pathology Unit should be given 24 hours notice of a frozen section to ensure a Consultant Pathologist will be available when the frozen section arrives (telephone 9076 3150).
A frozen section must not be sent to the laboratory unannounced
Infectious Specimens: If there is a danger of infection (eg tuberculosis, hepatitis, CJD etc) please contact a pathologist before the procedure to discuss alternate methods for rapid diagnosis.
For a frozen section the fresh tissue is sent to the Anatomical Pathology Unit in a labelled container with an accompanying request form. The request form should note the clinical and operative findings.
| Frozen Sections
Frozen sections can only be performed on fresh unfixed tissue
The Anatomical Pathology Unit should be given 24 hours notice of a frozen section to ensure a Consultant Pathologist will be available when the frozen section arrives (telephone 9485 9333).
A frozen section must not be sent to the laboratory unannounced
Infectious Specimens: If there is a danger of infection (eg tuberculosis, hepatitis, CJD etc) please contact a pathologist before the procedure to discuss alternate methods for rapid diagnosis.
For a frozen section the fresh tissue is sent to the Anatomical Pathology Unit in a labelled container with an accompanying request form https://northernpath.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Frozen-Section-Booking-Form-blank-p6-003.pdf . The request form should note the clinical and operative findings.
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