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Test Details

Intraoperative Consultation (IOC) with a frozen section—each additional block

General Info:

Description:

This test is requested for rapid and extended interpretation of peri-operative tissue diagnosis. Operated and resected tissue fragments are frozen, rapidly stained, and quickly examined under a microscope. It provides real-time information about nature and tumor margin involvement. Additional blocks are requested for an extensive study to provide additional inputs complementing the initial study to understand the extent of the disease and modify the surgical approach.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: 

AP Specimen

Container Type: 

Sterile Dry

Volume: 

Fresh Tissue

Volume Unit: 

N/A

Storage Condition:

18 - 25 °C

Sample Add-on Stability: 

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