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Histological Sample Processing
Sample Acceptance on Management System
Once the sample is checked-in, the system verifies that the paperwork matches the sample information. Any discrepancies will be addressed promptly by contacting the client. All samples must be entered into the J-LAB management system; the acceptance slip and labels with barcodes for container identification are printed. The labels are placed on.
Biopsy Collection
The pathologist performs the sample reduction and collection, placing them in special cassettes. The cassette is immediately labeled with the sample’s identification number in the following format: year – system identification number – sample number. After collection, the pieces are stored in a container with formalin and archived. Any remaining tissue is stored neatly by date and number in a designated room. After 30 days, these samples are disposed of as potentially infectious hazardous waste.
Paraffin Embedding and Slide Preparation
The sample is embedded in paraffin to form a block, which is then sliced to prepare slides. The block number is noted on each slide, and the patient’s last name is added to the first slide of each series.
Traceability Check and Block Storage
Once all slides are prepared for each patient, a traceability check is carried out to ensure the identification number on the slides matches the block and accompanying documents. Blocks are stored in order in a dedicated drawer for temporary storage. Once full, blocks are packed in boxes of 100, labeled with the first and last block number. The boxes are stored in a special room for 10 years.
Traceability Check and Block Storage
Once all slides are prepared for each patient, a traceability check is carried out to ensure the identification number on the slides matches the block and accompanying documents. Blocks are stored in order in a dedicated drawer for temporary storage. Once full, blocks are packed in boxes of 100, labeled with the first and last block number. The boxes are stored in a special room for 10 years.