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HelpTest Code LAB20000-P Placenta Tissue
Department
HISTOLOGY
Collection Requirements
Specimen may be submitted without preservative if kept refrigerated.
Specimen may be preserved using 10% Formalin Fixative.
Primary Collection Container
10% Formalin Fixative
Transport
Ambient: if submitted in 10% Formalin Fixative.
Refrigerated: if transported unpreserved.
Preferred Transport Temperature
Ambient: if submitted in 10% Formalin Fixative.
Refrigerated: if transported unpreserved.
Stability
10 years
Reference Range
No pathological findings
Performed
Monday – Friday
Reported
1-4 days
Additional Information
Specimen must be accompanied with Tissue slip or Specimen order with diagnosis and weeks gestation.