| 1 |
Pathology |
Surgical Anatomical Pathology |
In formalin fixative |
As soon as possible |
2 working days |
Indefinitely when fixed in formalin |
011 712 6519 |
| 2 |
Pathology |
Autopsies Anatomical Pathology |
In formalin fixative |
Not critical |
3 Months |
Indefinitely when fixed in formalin |
011-712-6595 |
| 3 |
Electron Microscopy(EM) |
Asbestos in bulk samples |
In double plastic bag |
As soon as possible |
7 working days |
Stable when container is sealed |
011 712 6519 |
| 4 |
Electron Microscopy(EM) |
Asbestos in air samples |
In air sample cassette |
As soon as possible |
7 working days |
Stable when container is sealed |
011 712 6519 |
| 5 |
Pathology |
Cytology smears |
In slide carrier |
As soon as possible |
2 working days |
Degenerates quickly |
011-712-6425 |
| 6 |
Pathology |
Cytology bronchial washings |
In bronchial washing |
As soon as possible |
2 working days |
Degenerates quickly |
011-712-6425 |
| 7 |
Pathology |
Cytology pleural effusions |
Green top bottle |
As soon as possible |
2 working days |
Degenerates quickly |
011-712-6425 |
| 8 |
Pathology |
Cytology sputum |
Green top specimen |
As soon as possible |
2 working days |
Degenerates quickly |
011-712-6425 |
| 9 |
Electron Microscopy(EM) |
Asbestos fibers autopsy lungs |
In formalin |
Not critical |
21 working days |
Indefinitely when fixed in formalin |
011-712-6425/6473 |
