Neuropathology

Histopathology

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Description

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Sample Type

Intra-operative brain smears, brain biopsies, muscle & nerve biopsies, urgent CSF, autopsy brain/spinal cord

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Turnaround Time

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Testing Frequency

Daily (Monday - Friday) 9.15-5.30 p.m.

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External Notes

Complete the date and time when the sample has been taken on the request form. Brain smear- prearrange with Neuropathologist or laboratory - fresh biopsy fragment sent immediately to laboratory for smear preparation. Accepted until 5 p.m. Muscle biopsy - prebooked - send fresh tissue loosely wrapped in saline-soaked gauze immediately to laboratory before 3.30pm. Urgent muscle biopsy - provisional report 2 days: 75% of biopsies reported within 14 days. More complex cases requiring additional testing will take longer. CSF specimens considered to be urgent must be discussed by the Consultant or SpR responsible for the patient with a Neuropathologist before the specimen is sent. If this has occurred the Neuropathologist can offer a preliminary assessment within 1 working day (usually the same day) Sample volume requirement of 2-5ml of CSF should ensure that neither insufficient nor excessive amounts of sample are collected. Delivery before 4pm. Nerve biopsy - fresh tissue sent fresh, laid on smooth card or wrapped in saline soaked gauze, delivered immediately to laboratory before 3.30pm. DO NOT SEND FRESH TISSUE THROUGH AIR TUBE TRANSPORT SYSTEM.

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