Grossing Flashcards
1
Q
Grossing
A
Process by which pathology specimens are inspected with the bare eye to obtain diagnostic information
2
Q
Grossing involves
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Naked eye description of the intact specimen
Configuration of specimen orientation ( inking )
Slicing the specimen
Sectioning the specimen
Gross examination of the cut surface
Selection of material for microscopic examination
Providing instructions for embedding & cutting
3
Q
Performed by
A
Pathologist
Pathologist resident
Pathologist assistant (PA)
MLT after PA on the job training
4
Q
Role of the pathologist
A
Examines tissues & foreign objects removed from patients to identify disease processes, document surgical procedures & release tissue for research
5
Q
A good gross description is
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To the point - no rambling
Good organization
