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Biopsy, Myocardium - Saskatoon

Discipline

Anatomic Pathology

Overview

Description

 Forms required - Surgical Pathology Requisition Form #4030

Alias

  • Cardiac biopsy

Specimen Information

Specimen collection container

  • Pick up containers of formalin from Histology laboratory gross room #2854 (RUH).

Collection procedure

  • Notify Histology laboratory (RUH) in advance at 655-2210 in order to ensure technologists are available to process the specimen.
  • Pick up containers of formalin and glutaraldehyde from Histology laboratory gross room #2854 (RUH).
  • Label containers with patient’s last name, first name and personal health number (PHN).
  • Five good sized pieces of specimen are required. Place four pieces in formalin and one piece in glutaraldehyde.
  • Complete Surgical Pathology Requisition form #4030 with patient’s addressograph, specimen type, all relevant clinical history and physician’s signature.
  • Deliver to Histology laboratory along with completed requisition. Place in refrigerator.

Rejection criteria

Performance

Methodology

  • Testing for antibody mediated rejection is referred to Edmonton for testing

Days/times performed

Availability: 

  • Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays), 8:00 a.m. to 15:00 p.m.
  • STAT testing available on a call back basis as required. Must be cleared by pathologist-on-call.

Testing site:

  • SCH

Specimen retention time

  • Specimen which has been submitted for paraffin processing will be maintained as per CPSS Retention Guidelines (i.e. Specimens from patients 0-17 years retained for 50 years; specimens from patients 18 years and older retained for 20 years).
  • Formalin fixed unprocessed tissue retained for 4 weeks following sign out by a pathologist.

Other information

Additional comments:

  •  Any additional information needed that was missed above

Last Updated: September 26, 2025