Sample Transportation and Accessioning (M)

Question 1

Sxs are transported at what temp?

Answer 1

These are transported at room temp

Question 2

What are the components of the sx’s container that should be present?

Answer 2

1) Complete pt’s name
2) Date and time collected
3) Type/s of sx

Question 3

What are the characteristics of the sx’s container that should be present?

Answer 3

1) It should be well-sealed

2) It should be leak-proof

Question 4

True or False

The sx must not be placed into any other solution or dry container

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Can the frozen section be placed into any other solution or dry container?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

What are the results if the frozen section is placed into any other solution or dry container?

Answer 6

1) Irreversible deterioration will take place

2) It makes accurate microscopic interpretation impossible

Question 7

What is 1 of the biggest challenges that histopath is facing?

Answer 7

Mislabeling

Question 8

What should be done to avoid potential misidentification errors?

Answer 8

Accurately label and tract sxs

Question 9

What are the critical elements in terms of sx processing?

Answer 9

1) Pt identification

2) Sx identification

Question 10

How many identifiers should be used in terms of proper sx identification (when receiving sxs)?

Answer 10

2

Question 11

Sx identification is maintained across steps like what?

Answer 11

1) Sx labeling
2) Grossing
3) Block labeling
4) Slide labeling