sd/cp2 – tissue selection – r2 david muskett. plan understand the principles of tissue...
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SD/CP2 – Tissue Selection – r2
David Muskett
Plan Understand the principles of tissue
selection. Understand the need to log sample details. Understand the need for further or
alternate fixation. Understand the need to pin out
specimens.
Competencea) Assist with consultant-led specimen
dissection appropriately. b) Take dictation at specimen dissection. c) Assist with the pinning out of specimens. d) Label cassettes accurately in order to
maintain the link between sample and request.
e) Transfer category A specimens from pot to cassette.
SP evidence required Answered questions Completed competence sheet
Types of specimen selection All entered – no slicing All entered – needs slicing Some entered
Selection criteria in line with RCPath Minimum data sets
Key concepts of specimen selection What is it? How big is it? What does the cut
surface look like?
Is there tumour? Is it benign or
malignant? Are the margins clear? Are the lymph nodes
involved? Is there distant
tumour?
Biopsies
Polyps Polypoid polyps Sessile polyps
Case study 1
Case study 2
References