PRE-ANALYTICAL FACTORS Flashcards
1
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- Time interval of the surgical intervention and proper fixation of the removed specimen.
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ISCHEMIA TIME
2
Q
IF ISCHEMIA TIME IS PROLONGED, what would happen?
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Ischemia will allow the activation of tissue enzymes, autolysis and degradation of proteins and nucleic acids.
3
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- Occurs during operation when blood supply of tissue is cut off.
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WARM ISCHEMIA TIME
4
Q
- Interval between tissue removal from the patient and arrival in the pathology laboratory for grossing.
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COLD ISCHEMIA TIME
5
Q
3-5mm thick tissues may be fixed for HOW MANY HOURS?
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6-48hrs
6
Q
5mm thick tissues & large tissues
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MUST BE SECTIONED PRIOR TO FIXATION
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8
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Submitted specimens must be put in a container labeled with patient’s name and specimen source/site, and must be accompanied with a duly accomplished pathology requisition form.
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SPECIMEN RECEPTION
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