Frozen Section Consultation

Alternative Names/Synonyms	Frozen Section, Quick Section, FS, QS, intraoperative consultation
Laboratory	Anatomical Pathology
Sub-section	Surgical Pathology

Ordering Instructions, Requisition

Pathology Consultation Requisition MS328

Specimen Requirements (Sample Type)

Fresh tissue

Storage / Shipment Details

Do not add Formalin

Sample Stability

Fresh specimens for Frozen Section Consultation should be processed by lab ASAP.

Cause for Rejection

Specimen Acceptability and Transport Guidance

Test Availability

Monday to Friday; 8 am to 5 pm
After hours service is available if required.
Notify the lab during regular hours to arrange for after hours service or contact the Pathologist-on-call through Locating.

Test Location

Anatomic Pathology Satellite Lab (7th floor)

Reference Ranges

Please refer directly to the Pathology Report

Laboratory Contact Information

Call the Laboratory Ascom phone 103177 or extension 4485 for a technologist or extension 2250 for a Pathologists' Assistant Monday to Friday between 8 am to 5 pm.