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Basic component of tertiary hospital laboratory where human tissues and body fluids are processed into slides for microscopic examination by the anatomic pathologist.

This deals with the preparation of tissue for microscopic examination

Preparation and examination of cells collected by fine needle aspiration, bronchial washings, and other techniques that will aid in the diagnosis of diseases

– initial anoxic insult suffered by tissues

lack of oxygen once tissue sample is removed from the patient’s body until all metabolic functions are stopped by fixation.

The first step in specimen processing is

Rapid decomposition occurs in the ff organs:

• Kidney, Pancreas, Liver

• Liver, Kidney, Heart

• Pancreas, Liver, Heart

• Kidney, Heart, Pancreas

REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIMEN CONTAINER

WHO CAN GROSS THE SPECIMEN?

– this is where tissue specimens from operating room and clinics are received.