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Hirschsprung

Laboratory:

Anatomical Pathology

Test Code:

HDI

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Tissue

Container Types:

Sterile Container

Collection & Request Instructions:

It is important to notate the time the biopsy was taken and the time the biopsy was frozen down. Biopsies should be frozen down within two hours of being taken. Failure to do so may lead to a false negative result.

Record a macroscopic description of the specimen(s) on the request form.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form

Printable Pathology Request Form

Order of Draw - Blood Samples