Histology - OSMT | 169 Questions And Answers Solved 100% Correct!!

what is the workflow for histology (7) - 1) specimen collection 2) grossing 3) fixation 4) processing 5) embedding 6) microtomy 7) routine staining how are specimens received? - they are removed from the body and sent to receiving area of the lab -in specimen container -if the specimen is sent fresh and no fixed they are in saline or saline gauze characteristics of a specimen container (5) - -leak proof, screw cap lid -fixative or saline inside -wide mouth -WHMIS label -patient id label what is on a specimen container label have on it (7) - -pt name -DOB -hospital # -collection date -specimen type -ordering doctor -whmis or ghs labelwhat should the req match - the specimen container and specimen type do all the forms for a specimen type being received in the lab have to match ? - yes all forms, container and req must match where do tissue reception come from - comes from operating room ,ER, doctor office and clinics what is each specimen given thats unique when its being recieved into the lab - given an unique assesion # each specimen is checked to make sure it all confirms what would be an example of an unique assesion number for a specimen coming from autopsy - A2018-3 what are specimens called in order to remove it , it has to be done by surgery - irretrievable specimen what is grossing - looking at the sample in greater detail -examining and describing what are the 7 key components in grossing - 1) # of pieces 2) size 3) weight 4) colour 5) texture/consistency 6) cut surface 7) what is being submitted for work up