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Frozen Section Specimen

Category Cellular Pathology Histology
Reporting frequency TAT - 80% within 7 days, 90% within 10 days

Collection conditions

Use Histopathology request form - please note clinical history and contact information on request form. Notify laboratory at least 24 hours before - ring 0208 725 5256/5257. Send dry sample to department in sterile closed container.

Additional information

Frozen sections will not be performed on high risk specimens.

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