Pathology Handbook

Copper; Tissue (Sendaway Test)

Laboratory:

Pathology Service

Test Code:

CUT

Medicare rebatable:

Registration Instructions:

Specimen required to be transported to the referring laboratory within 10 days of collection. Can be stored in foil or damp gauze and must be refrigerated.

(Trace metal department)

Specimen Types:

Tissue

Container Types:

Fresh Tissue Pot
Plain 70mL pot

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

External Laboratory:

PaLMS- Royal North Shore Hospital

External Laboratory details...

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form