Submitting biopsies and Post-Mortem Cases

who has to fill in a submission form

a vet

how many things are included on a biopsy submission form

5 things

give 2

signalment

pertinent history

site and nature

macroscopic description

differential diagnoses

what is teh ratio required

10:1 formalin to sample volume

what to do for small biopsies

include cassette or sponge so the sample can’t move but the lfuid can to prevent damage

what should you include on the jar

patient and owner’s name

site or source of the sample, especially with multiple sites and multiple samples

where should the submission form be

should be outside the container and bag to prevent contamination from spillage

what are the three things that the package is classified under

biological substance

category B

exempt biological substance

why should you mark the borders

for a tissue margin assessment for topography so they can tell you where you need to take more of the tissue

give the primary reason for a PM and 2 supplementary reasons

work out the cuase of death

insurance

sudden death

zoonotic disease

confirm a suspected diagnosis

potential infectious or toxic causes affecting other animals

veterinary malpractice suspicion

criminal cruelty

how many things to put on the form

7 things

what is teh issue with freezing

causes freezing artefacts

what samples might you take straight away

blood, faeces, atreous/vitreous fluid in farm animals, swabs