AP-HIS-214 Frozen Section and Intra-Operative Consultation
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How many pathology assistants are expected to assist with larger, more complex tissue samples if the resident has grossed at least three of that tissue type during their month on surgical pathology?

  • One (correct)
  • Two
  • Three
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    • True or false: Technicians need to be trained on all instruments/methods applicable to their assigned duties before working independently.

    True

    What is the purpose of gross examination?

    The purpose of gross examination is to provide guidance in the preparation of tissue samples for gross examination.

    Technicians are trained on all instruments/methods applicable to their assigned duties ______ working independently.

    <p>prior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of specimens that can be processed in a day?

    <p>90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The maximum number of specimens that can be processed in a day is ______.

    <p>90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Residents are expected to gross tissue samples from five specimens each.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Grossing Area Good Catch Log used for?

    <p>The Grossing Area Good Catch Log is used to document the training and competency assessments of technicians.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The specimen identification and accession number on the paperwork must ______ that on the corresponding specimen containers.

    <p>match</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: PA's are expected to gross biopsies and other small, unoriented tissue samples.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of specimens that can be processed in a day?

    <p>The maximum number of specimens that can be processed in a day is 90%.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the quality of the tissue samples checked?

    <p>At each step of the process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used to document the training and competency assessments of technicians?

    <p>Grossing Area Good Catch Log (AP-HIS.A202</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Tissue cassettes are used for computer accession number verification.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Scan SF515’s, MHS GENESIS requisition with pertinent information, photos, and ______ into CoPath Plus.

    <p>intra-operative consultation form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the procedure for accessing, grossing, and processing specimens in CoPathPlus?

    <p>The procedure for accessing, grossing, and processing specimens in CoPathPlus is described in detail.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Complete the Gross Batch Log (AP-HIS.A208) for ______ and accountability purposes.

    <p>tracking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of ensuring the specimen identification and accession number on the paperwork match that on the corresponding specimen containers?

    <p>Ensuring the specimen identification and accession number on the paperwork match that on the corresponding specimen containers is important to ensure accuracy and avoid errors when processing specimens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The maximum number of specimens that can be processed in a day is 90%.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color tissue cassettes are used for identification and/or computer accession number verification?

    <p>Various colors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Each acceptable specimen received in Histology is grossly examined by a resident, PA, or staff pathologist.
    • The purpose of this operating procedure is to provide guidance in the preparation of tissue samples for gross examination.
    • Specimens can be fresh or formalin-fixed, and tissue samples with Standard Form 515/MHS GENESIS (MHS) GENESIS requisition are acceptable.
    • Technicians are trained on all instruments/methods applicable to their assigned duties prior to working independently.
    • The procedure is started by selecting specimens from the holding baskets to build trays for gross examination.
    • Tissue cassettes ( Various colors) are used for identification and/or computer accession number verification.
    • The quality of the tissue samples is checked at each step of the process and any discrepancies are resolved.
    • The Grossing Area Good Catch Log (AP-HIS.A202) is used to document the training and competency assessments of technicians.
    • There will be four resident grossers, each responsible for grossing tissue samples from five specimens each.
    • When there is a shortage of pathology assistants, residents are expected to assist.
    • Oral Pathology Surgery (OPS) tissue samples will be accessedioned for the staff pathologist.
    • Pathology Assistant (PA) will gross biopsies and other small, unoriented tissue samples.
    • If the mission necessitates, PAs are expected to assist with larger, more complex tissue samples if the resident has grossed at least three of that tissue type during their month on surgical pathology.
    • The procedure for accessing, grossing, and processing specimens in CoPathPlus is described in detail.
    • The maximum number of specimens that can be processed in a day is 90%.
    • At least 90% of all specimens are accessed, grossed, and processed the same day they are received.
    • The specimen identification and accession number on the paperwork must match that on the corresponding specimen containers.
    • Do not cover specimen identification with the accession number label.
    • Scan SF515’s, MHS GENESIS requisition with pertinent information, photos, and intra-operative consultation form into CoPath Plus.
    • Complete the Gross Batch Log (AP-HIS.A208) for tracking and accountability purposes.

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