lab workflow

Question 1

where the pathologists cut up the specimen

Answer 1

grossing

Question 2

annotate the sections

Answer 2

grossing

Question 3

dictate the macro descriptions, photograph

Answer 3

grossing

Question 4

tissue processing steps:

Answer 4

fixation, dehydration, clearing and infiltration

Question 5

the tissue from the automatic tissue processor will be immersed into mold with liquid paraffin wax

Answer 5

embedding and microtomy

Question 6

the process of cutting embedded tissues into thin uniform slices

Answer 6

sectioning

Question 7

what instrument is used in sectioning

Answer 7

microtome

Question 8

where thin tissue slices are added with colors or dye

Answer 8

staining

Question 9

stained slides will be coated with a transparent mounting medium

Answer 9

mounting

Question 10

this is where the slide will be examined under the microscope by the pathologist

Answer 10

pathologist reporting

Question 11

contains the patient information, history and description of the site of origin

Answer 11

request form

Question 12

the specimens will then be accessioned by giving them serial number to identify each specimen from each patient

Answer 12

request form

Question 13

this is where annotations during gross examination and microscopic descriptions are written

Answer 13

worksheets

Question 14

all information must be complete and written legibly

Answer 14

worksheets

Question 15

inspecting the specimen, describing, and measuring of the tissue

Answer 15

gross examination

Question 16

to establish a diagnosis and to select relevant portions for microscopic examination

Answer 16

gross examination