In a significant advance for emergency medicine, SWLP has become the first pathology network in the country to successfully implement a groundbreaking point-of-care, high-sensitivity troponin testing pathway within the busy Emergency Department at Kingston Hospital. This transformative development is set to profoundly improve the care and experience of the many patients who arrive with chest pain, a symptom that demands both swift and accurate assessment.
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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