Contact the Anatomic Pathology Lab

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513-636-3924
Specimen Shipping Address
3333 Burnet Avenue
Cincinnati, OH, 45229
MLC 1035

General Instructions for Sending Consultations

Specimen Handling for Consult Biopsies

  • A surgical pathology requisition form must accompany all specimens. This form should include sufficient clinical history and a differential diagnosis to ensure accurate interpretation.
  • Advance notice is essential for proper processing and handling. Please call to notify us of the expected arrival of a biopsy specimen.
  • Biopsy specimens should be delivered as soon as possible after removal.
    • Fresh specimens should be wrapped in saline-moistened gauze, placed in a sterile container, and transported on ice.
    • Formalin-fixed tissue is acceptable for most indications, except when viral PCR, electron microscopy (EM), or immunofluorescence is needed.
  • Local and in-house specimens should be hand-delivered or couriered on the same day of collection.
  • Wet tissue from remote locations should be shipped overnight on ice using appropriate shipping services.

Second Opinion of Cases

  • Please include all the original or recuts of all original H&E slides.
  • Please send at least 10 unstained slides or representative blocks in cases of resections for special studies.
  • All relevant clinical information including laboratory findings and imaging studies.