Dictation Template: Small Biopsies

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Dictation Template: Small Biopsies

Template for One Specimen:
The specimen is received in formalin, labeled with the patient's name, and designated on the requisition as [ ]. It consists of [ ] soft fragments of pink-tan tissue that measure [ ] cm and [ ] cm. The specimen is inked with Safranin O and submitted entirely in a single mesh cassette [1A].
(Grossed by [Prosector’s Name])
Template for Multiple Specimens:
The specimens are received in three containers each labeled with the patient's name and medical record number.
  • A. The first container is additionally identified as [ ]. Received in formalin is a single soft, pink-tan tissue fragment measuring [ ] cm. The specimen is inked with Safranin O and submitted entirely in a single mesh cassette [A1].
  • B. The second container is additionally identified as [ ]. Received in formalin are [ ] soft, pink-tan tissue fragments measuring [ ] cm in aggregate. The specimen is inked with Safranin O and submitted entirely in a single mesh cassette [B1].
  • C. The third container is additionally identified as [ ]. Received in formalin are [multiple] soft, pink-tan tissue fragments measuring [ ] cm in aggregate. The specimen is inked with Safranin O and submitted entirely in a single mesh cassette [C1].
(Grossed by [Prosector’s Name])

The pieces of tissue within the mesh cassette.