Routine histology specimen
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Assay |
Histology specimen (routine/ urgent) |
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Key Words |
HS |
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Specimen Collection |
Formalin filled pot (10 times volume to specimen) |
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Turnaround time |
Urgent cases: 7 days from receipt Suspected cancer: 7 days from receipt Routine sample: 10 days from receipt
Cases may require further tests and will be referred to other laboratories depending on their speciality. Click on link to view department’s referral centres [1] |
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Test indications |
Used for the investigation of diseases, including but not limited to cancer and pre-cancerous conditions,infections, autoimmune disease and other related conditions |
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Interferences |
Click on link to view routine Histology specimens for further information [2] |
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Reference Range |
N/A |
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Analytical error [3] |
N/A |
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N/A |
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