These are referred to Addenbrookes Hospital.  A fresh unfixed specimen is required, therefore please ensure the specimen reaches the department as
quickly as possible after the specimen has been taken.
 
You can contact the department to arrange the procedure by either phoning main laboratory (ext 8182) or by emailing peh-tr.cellpath@nhs.net.
Please supply the department with patient name, date of birth and DIS number. If there any important clinical details, such as high risk of
infection and so on, please mention.
 
2 working days notice is required to allow the department to prepare for the specimen's preparation and transportation to Addenbrookes. It is also
advised a morning appointment is arranged as well.
 
The specimen should be placed in to a 25ml universal container, which can be supplied if needed.
 
Once the specimen has left the senders' location, the department need to be contacted and directions to Main reception will be given. Please wait for
lab staff to come and collect the specimen as it requires Urgent attention.
 
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If you require a muscle biopsy form, please click on the link below.