Follow the steps to successfully complete your application.

1. Click the 'Get Form' button to obtain the application form and open it in your digital editor.
2. Begin by entering the Pathology Client Number, assigned by the department for tracking purposes. This number is crucial for processing your application.
3. Input the Protocol Code Number in the corresponding field. If applicable, provide any other relevant details in the 'Other' field.
4. When filling out the approval section, indicate whether the tests are categorized as research or standard of care. Ensure that you involve the Department of Pathology early in your planning stages to verify feasibility and pricing.
5. Attach the necessary documents required for approval: (1) a completed RA_PATH form, (2) the protocol or abstract along with relevant laboratory manuals, and (3) the face page of the IRB, WIRB, or ACURF approval. You can initially submit items one and two to the department via email.
6. Select your preferred reporting option. Indicate if research results should be incorporated into the subject's medical records, printed reports sent, or if pathology services are requested without requiring report data.
7. Fill out the contact information for billing and reporting, including whether results should be faxed or sent via campus mail and complete the corresponding fields.
8. Complete the Principal Investigator information, including name, credentials, and contact methods, making sure to specify the MFK number and protocol title.
9. For research specifics, provide details regarding planned subjects, study duration, and types of specimens involved in your study.
10. After completing the form, review all provided information for accuracy before you finalize. Save your changes and download a copy, print it for your records, or share it as needed.

Begin your application process online today and ensure that your research receives the necessary support from the Department of Pathology.