Synonyms
- FS
- Surgical Pathology, Frozen Section
EPIC Order Number
Surgical Pathology Number: LAB1126
Collect
- Fresh and send immediately to Surgical Pathology.
- Specimen must be accompanied by a EPIC ORDER or Surgical Pathology Request including the "Special Orders” for frozen section and operating room #. Specify part (A,B,C…) to be examined designating it with "FS”.
- Please call Surgical Pathology at 715-847-2130 before sending.
- Outside clinics, please include call back number.
Unacceptable
In formalin or saline
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Performed
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
AFTER HOURS: Available as an on-call basis for evenings, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Call Aspirus Wausau Hospital operator at 715-847-2121 to page pathologist on call.
Reported/Turnaround Time
15-20 minutes from receipt of specimen for single frozen section.
NOTE: Results may be delayed or the sample rejected if pertinent and/or required information is conflicting or missing, or if it was delivered to wrong department.
See Surgical Pathology Report
88331 - Initial Frozen Section Performed
88332 - Each Additional Frozen Section Performed