Get University Of Wisconsin Hospitals And Clinics Muscle & Nerve Biopsy Analysis Request Form 2015-2024

The biopsy specimen is placed in a sterile test tube containing sterile physiologic saline as the transport media (formalin is not used).

The container is labeled with the patient's name and other identifying information (hospital number and birth date, for example) and the site of biopsy (exactly where on the body it was taken from). It's then sent to the pathology lab.

Place tissue in leak-proof container with at least 30 mL 10% neutral buffered formalin. Wrap the container with Parafilm to prevent leakage. Double bag the specimen container with the requisition outside the plastic bag. Label the specimen with "Formaldehyde precaution" sticker.

Tissue samples — also called biopsy specimens — usually come from one of the organs or organ systems listed below and help us diagnose common diseases.

How to Send a Biopsy Put tissue in formalin bottles, label bottles with the provided labels and place them in a biohazard bag. Include our completed biopsy order form in the bag with the bottle.

Transport of specimens All specimen pots should be tightly sealed and transported using specimen bags, where appropriate. The request card should be placed in the pocket of the specimen bag, and the pot inside the sealed bag to ensure the safety of all staff.