Specimen Requirements

Advanced notification is required. Call
Pathology office at extension 8997 to schedule. Notify
Pathology office when specimen is ready and provide patient’s
full name, date of birth, and operating room (O.R.) number.

Specimen Type: Skeletal muscle, fresh

Container/Tube: Sterile container with no
added fixative or preservative

Specimen Volume: 2 × 1 × 0.5 cm

Collection Instructions:

1. Label container with patient’s full name and date
of birth.

2. Tube the specimen immediately with completed paperwork to
tube station 117.

3. Cause for rejection includes unlabeled or incorrectly labeled
specimen which will be returned for correct
identification.

Forms: Muscle Biopsy Consultation Form;
indicate patient’s full name, date of birth, date of service,
physician, and O.R. number; special handling instructions are
included on form