Standard Operating Procedure for the Management of Samples in the Histopathology Laboratory
1.0 Purpose:
The purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to
establish a systematic procedure for the issuance of blocks, slides, and
tissues to customers at ResearchNeeds.
2.0 Scope:
This SOP applies to all sections of the laboratory.
3.0 Reference/Associated Documents:
Please refer to the laboratory's internal reference for
additional information.
4.0 Abbreviations:
HPE - Histopathological Examination
IHC - Immunohistochemistry
CCE - Customer Care Executive
SEM - Sample Examination Management
5.0 Instructions:
5.1 Categories of Samples:
Slides (stained/unstained), paraffin blocks, and tissues
received at ResearchNeeds are categorized as follows:
For review and HPE
For IHC assays
For Molecular assays
For review by cytopathologist
5.2 Handling of Slides and Blocks:
Slides and blocks from walk-in patients designated for
review and HPE are returned upon request (written/verbal). The individual
receiving them must provide their signature and name, documented in a register
maintained in the Histopathology section/Sample Reception, along with the
customer care executive. The storage of retained slides, blocks, and tissues
follows SOP no: [Insert SOP Number].
5.3 Return of Samples for IHC Assays and Molecular Assays:
Slides and blocks received for IHC assays, molecular assays,
and outstation reviews of HPE are returned along with the corresponding report.
A record of this return is made in the section register.
5.4 Retention for Section Reference:
An effort is made to retain a representative slide and/or
block in the histopathology section for any future section reference.
Blocks/slides are filed according to the department ID assigned to them upon
receipt. All returned/issued slides/blocks are recorded in the section
block/slide issue register.
5.5 Loaning for Special Programs:
Slides/blocks may be loaned for special programs related to
education/proficiency testing. Details of all loaned slides and blocks are
recorded in the section block/slide issue register. An attempt is made to
retain a representative slide/block for future reference. Upon return, the date
is noted in the issue register, and an acknowledgment receipt is obtained from
the borrowing institution, following the format specified in [Insert Format].
END OF THE DOCUMENT
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