Histology

Submitting samples for general histology

Different-sized plastic containers containing 4% buffered formalin for sending tissue samples are available to order.

Samples should be fixed in the containers immediately after they have been harvested. Please ensure that the container in which you are submitting your sample is large enough to secure the specimen. All containers are to be labelled with a patient sticker. The request forms should contain all the necessary information to identify the sender and the patient, as well as clinical information and queries.

Almost all of the examination procedures (conventional and immunohistochemical staining and molecular pathological analyses) used in routine diagnostics can be applied to tissue samples fixed in formalin.

Samples can be submitted by post or through our Courier Service.

Submitting samples for rapid examination

Harvesting sections for rapid examination involves preparing frozen sections, which is why the tissue samples must be sent in their original form and registered by telephone in advance.

Telephone registration: 044 269 99 88

Please make sure that you provide the name and telephone number of the contact person for callback on the request form.

Rapid sections can be collected by our Courier Service on request.

Submitting samples for direct immunofluorescence examination (DIF)

DIF is performed on frozen sections in order to detect autoantibodies that have been deposited in the skin, e.g. in the case of inflammatory dermatoses. If DIF is being performed, biopsies must be sent in their original form.