How to Fill Request Form (for Sending Specimen)
- Patient's names, age, gender, registration number, ward name, and hospital names are written.
- Brief clinical details of the patients are described; operative findings are mentioned and clinical impression of the case is given.
- Finally, the Doctor's (sending the specimen for pathology) name and designation along with time and date are written.
- Always check with the consultant, where he/she wants the biopsy to be sent and, are there any special instructions that he/she wants to give about this particular biopsy specimen.
- Biopsy jar /container must clearly mention if it contains hazardous material (e.g. radioactive; biohazard- patient is HIV positive; careful when slicing as the specimen contains metal clips, etc.
Disclaimer: This guide is an educational reference for healthcare professionals. It does not replace clinical judgement — always follow your hospital's protocols and current guidelines.